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    3 months ago

    PLA I think just breaks down into lactic acid eventually, but the ABS probably isnt so good

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      3 months ago

      It only breaks down under industrial environments. It’s not as “biodegradable” as claimed. I use PETG because I can recycle it with normal plastics recycling.

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        3 months ago

        It breaks down in high heat, high water environments, aka thermophilic composting. This makes it ideal for agricultural and food waste. You’re right though it doesn’t recycle well.