Contest theme:
PET Bottle Upcycling (Finished)
March 18, 2022 – March 27, 2022 at 11:59 PM
105 entries
400 Prusameters which are more than enough for one Prusament spool. The winner will also receive a PrusaPrinters badge. We are awarding some other small prizes at our discretion.
One of the criticisms often placed on 3D printing is that it is contributing to the amount of plastic waste in the world, but what if we could use it to create less plastic waste? Recycling obviously helps make plastics more sustainable but sometimes, recycling can be less carbon-friendly than we would like for it to be so instead of recycling, why don't we try upcycling! Upcycling is the process of reusing items in a way they were not necessarily intended for that gives them a new life rather than going into the trash or being sent off to be recycled. We previously had a Prusament Spool Upcycling contest but this time we are going after a far more ubiquitous plastic waste source, PET bottles. We would like to see you create a print that helps you re-use a water, soda, or other plastic drink bottle in a new and useful way. Your entry doesn't have to contain the whole bottle but must include a print and at least part of a plastic bottle.
