Today, we're excited to officially introduce BottlePrint to the world – a transformative approach to plastic recycling that converts everyday plastic bottles into high-quality 3D printing filament.
The Problem We're Solving
Plastic waste is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Every year, millions of tons of plastic bottles end up in landfills, incinerators, or worse – our oceans and natural environments. Despite recycling efforts, only about 9% of all plastic produced globally gets recycled.
At the same time, the 3D printing industry continues to grow rapidly, with increasing demand for filament made primarily from virgin plastics derived from petroleum.
We saw this disconnect as an opportunity to create a closed-loop solution that addresses both problems.
Our Innovative Approach
BottlePrint isn't just another recycling company. What sets us apart is our innovative technology that transforms PET plastic bottles into high-quality filament without compromising on performance.
Our proprietary process involves:
- Collecting and sorting post-consumer plastic bottles
- Cleaning and removing labels and contaminants
- Processing the bottles into a continuous ribbon
- Extruding this material into precise 3D printing filament
- Rigorous quality control to ensure consistent diameter and properties
The result is a premium recycled filament that performs comparably to virgin plastic alternatives – all while diverting waste from landfills and reducing the carbon footprint of 3D printing.
Our Journey So Far
What started as a high school science project has evolved into something much bigger. Our founding team of students recognized the potential to make a meaningful environmental impact while creating a sustainable business model.
Over the past year, we've been refining our technology, testing our filament with 3D printing enthusiasts, and building the foundation for scaling our operations. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, validating our belief that people want more sustainable options without sacrificing quality.
Looking Ahead
Today marks the beginning of our public journey, but we're just getting started. Here's what's next for BottlePrint:
- Expanding our production capacity to meet growing demand
- Developing additional colors and material variations
- Forging partnerships with educational institutions and 3D printing communities
- Creating an open-source blueprint for our technology to encourage global adoption
We're committed to transparency throughout this process, sharing both our successes and the challenges we encounter along the way.
Join Our Mission
We believe that meaningful environmental change requires collective action. Here's how you can be part of our journey:
- Join our waitlist to be among the first to try our recycled filament
- Follow our progress on social media and share our story
- Contribute to our open-source development if you have relevant expertise
- Consider how your organization might partner with us
Together, we can transform plastic waste from an environmental problem into a valuable resource for innovation and creation.
Ready to be part of the solution? Join our waitlist today!
