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Disposing of PLA and Why Composting is Not an Option

Hackaday By Maya Posch Oct 16, 2026 · 6:00 AM 2 min read 5 views 0 comments

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The ‘biofriendly’ nature of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) filament often gets touted as one of its main advantages over alternatives like PETG, but even a modicum of research ought to inform …read more

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