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How a Swiss Factory Turns Ocean Plastic into 3D Printer Filament
In this episode, Lucas and Luna visit a Swiss factory outside Basel that is turning discarded fishing nets and ocean plastic into high-quality 3D printer filament. The company, OceanWorks AG, processes 200 tons of waste annually, reducing microplastic pollution while supplying the growing desktop manufacturing market. Lucas explains the proprietary cleaning and extrusion process that removes salt, sand, and coatings, and why the filament sells at a premium. Luna challenges the economics: does it actually scale? They examine the cost per kilogram, the carbon footprint vs. virgin filament, and…
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