{"title":"Recycled \u0026 Sustainable Filament","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecycled and sustainable 3D printing materials let you print with a lighter footprint without starting from scratch on quality. As the 3D printing industry shifts decisively toward circular-economy materials, our recycled range gives makers and production buyers a genuine sustainable option backed by real manufacturing standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection features recycled PET (rPET) pellets — the same durable, food-grade-derived polymer family as PETG, reclaimed and reprocessed for large-format and high-volume pellet printing. rPET keeps the toughness, chemical resistance and easy printing PETG is known for, while diverting plastic from waste streams. For pellet-fed and large-format systems, it is an efficient, lower-impact way to produce big parts at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufactured in Spain by Eolas Prints under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 environmental and quality management standards, our sustainable materials are made close to where they ship — reducing transport impact for customers across Spain and the EU. Sustainability and performance are not a trade-off here; they are engineered together.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rpet-pellets","title":"Recycled PET Pellets","description":"\u003cp\u003eEolas Prints Recycled PET pellets are manufactured from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles — closing the material loop on one of the most widely produced and least-recovered plastics in the waste stream. rPET delivers mechanical properties closely comparable to virgin PETG: good toughness, moderate heat resistance, and a natural translucency. For users whose application does not require virgin-grade consistency, rPET provides a credible circular-economy alternative at a lower material cost than virgin PETG pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSource\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% post-consumer recycled bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood-contact processing not certified — industrial use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural recycled colour (slight variation between batches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrint temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230–250°C (printer-dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBed temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70–85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 g \/ 1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003erPET vs Virgin PETG — Key Differences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erPET and virgin PETG are chemically closely related — both are polyethylene terephthalate. The practical differences for 3D printing are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour consistency:\u003c\/strong\u003e rPET pellets carry residual colour variation between production batches depending on the source bottle mix. Virgin PETG is colourless and batch-consistent. For natural\/clear prints, virgin PETG is the better choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e rPET requires the same pre-drying protocol as PETG (65–70°C for 4–6 hours) and may be more sensitive to moisture if not stored correctly after opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very similar in day-to-day applications. rPET may show slightly lower impact strength than virgin PETG depending on the source material quality, but for most structural and enclosure applications the difference is negligible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental credentials:\u003c\/strong\u003e rPET has a significantly lower carbon footprint than virgin PETG — producing rPET requires approximately 60% less energy than producing virgin PET from petroleum feedstock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrototypes and non-critical functional parts where batch colour consistency is not required, enclosures, brackets, and structural components in moderate-temperature environments (up to ~70°C under light load), and any application where demonstrating use of recycled content is a project or procurement requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable from Eolas Prints\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEolas Prints manufactures its own filament range in Cantabria, Spain. Our pellets are independently sourced from certified recycled feedstock suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eolas Prints","offers":[{"title":"500 G","offer_id":43625923838211,"sku":"RPET-PLT-500G","price":9.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kg","offer_id":43625923870979,"sku":"RPET-PLT-1KG","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/1852\/8259\/files\/recycled-pet-pellets-pale-blue-egg-shaped-970.webp?v=1726999016"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/1852\/8259\/collections\/recycled-pet-pellets-pale-blue-egg-shaped-970.webp?v=1781954119","url":"https:\/\/eolasprints.com\/en-kw\/collections\/recycled-sustainable-filament.oembed","provider":"Eolas Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}