Should You Start 3D Printing with PHA Filament?

Is there anyone more qualified to discuss eco-friendly filaments than the Ecostruder himself?!
In this video, we break down exactly what PHA is, why this product exists, and return to a tried and true, "very scientific", method of testing the stuff out! With all the potential for a new ground-breaking eco-friendly filament, let's get into it!
Have you used any PHA filaments yet? Leave your experiences and opinions in the comments, we'd love to hear them!

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[remyway]

I work in the makerspace of a public library, one that 3d prints whatever patrons ask for. It was tough, but I've more or less managed to convince them to make 100% PHA our standard go-to everyday material. Tough in that it costs a lot more, AND tough in that it's ridiculously hard to print well 😅

[JerryQuintero-pj]

Storms! Did not expect a Stormlight reference in this video! Thanks for the info, I'm ready to start soulcasting some stuff into PHA!

[jose]

Trying to learn more of Eco Friendly 3d printing and this vid was amazing, thank you!!

[JHess]

hey, just found your channel. it's good to see another creator/maker pushing for biodegradable solutions for 3d printing. not sure if you have looked into or reviewed it already, but i'd highly suggest looking into upm formi filament/granules. it's not in the states yet like all these other materials, but is commercially available and of course the more people invest in these types of products, the more widely adopted they will become.

[infossil]

Hi ECOstruder, good to find this! Finally a ray of light on this confusing urgent subject of sustainability

[ReefRenders]

So glad to see someone reviewing all of the bio alternative sources of filament! Instant subscribe :)

[ArthursHD]

It would make sense for airsoft BBs to be made in PHA :) PHA granulates looks to be similarly priced to PLA, so it has potential to be price competitive.

[kexinqin]

I knew PLA isn't biodegradable and I'm super happy AllPHA is. Thanks for the video even if like EstBest69 I definitely want to know more on the degradation of the allPHA filament. I'll test it as soon as I can 🙂

[DifferentAverage]

Thanks for the inspiration! Just bought a few PHA rolls from filaments ca (much cheaper), hoping for the best!

[delumen]

Good to see videos about PHA, keep it up!

[mururoa]

Lots of countries recycle a lot of their plastics. Makers who do use recyclable plastics like ABS should get into the habit of adding the recycle logo on the objects they print so their consumers would know how to recycle. If people think bio-degradability is interesting for landfills (which aren't very good biotopes for bio-degradation without chemical help) they may be less inclined to recycle.

[mccvargues]

wow I can't believe the AllPha survived a ball drop from 500'000'000 meters!

[equwire-connectingus]

Thanks for this video! I found it very helpfull! Can you recommend a printer for the usage of allPHA?

[pianofan]

What about a PHB/PHA blend? Still safe for the environment, but just degrades more slowly than PHA alone. I found some by NonOilen brand. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

[danaharrington]

That's a fascinating background you've got there. Can you give me any more information about it? Did you laser-cut that yourself? Are there files available somewhere?

[guillowsteve]

The bed adhesion problem with PHAs is really unfortunately. Regen PHA has a problem of impossible bed adhesion. AllPHA seems to have a warping issue, but then excessive adhesion if it stays on my textured PEI bambu plate. I've heard that going super cold is the key, so thinking of saving this until I can move my printer into my basement in the future... Did you ever find other tricks to get easy mindless prints? Bambu PLA and PETG in the X1C is a slam dunk, almost never have trouble. Which some might consider to be more environmentally friendly if you have to print 3-4x to get the same print in PHA vs PLA...

[ferreiraleandro]

Great video. Please review the PHA by Beyond plastic

[SirMcMuppet]

please try nonoilen from fillamentum. 100% biodegradable.

[bonniebccanada]

Where can you buy PHA I've done several searches on internet and can fine nothing for it.

[JonathanLarter]

Can someonepoint me in the direction on how to dial in All PHA. I haven't had a successful print yet.