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Moose 3D® is committed to sustainable 3d printing and climate positive initiatives.
The vision for the Eco Responsible 3D Printing Alliance™ is to curate a group of like-minded businesses and organisations to drive positive change in 3D Printing, making a tangible impact to increase resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and harness a Circular Economy.
3D printing poses multiple benefits for the environment and sustainability. Though it is still being studied, 3D printing and other additive manufacturing cause significant changes in production cost and manufacturing times leading to higher efficiency and lower environment impacts when compared to standard manufacturing processes.
Global waste is at a high: approximately 1.3 billion tons of waste per year is expected to jump to 2.2 billion tons in just 3 years. Luckily, 3D printing could offer a solution by using recycled materials to create products. Up to 95% of the material used in 3D printing can come from recycled materials. But when plastic melts, its chemical bonds weaken so bits of new plastic need to be added to the recycled material to ensure a strong final product.
Along with recycled materials, bio- based polymers could be a solution to the high amount of energy printing requires. Biobased polymers require a lower temperature which can reduce the amount of energy consumed during printing.
All of the products we produce at Moose 3D is made from eco- friendly PLA plant- based plastics, we will always try to reduce plastic wastage where possible and we sell our products at a reduced price to recycle the use of the product.
At Moose 3D® I increase the efficiency of the production process as well as the time and energy it takes to get products to
their destination. I use bio- based polymers to create my customer's products, these sourced polymers are biodegradable and nontoxic. Sometimes material can be prepared locally, reducing the amount and cost of energy needed.
When used for small products, my 3D printers can fit in an office allowing for parts, prototypes, and products to be produced locally rather than requiring shipping. This results in lower environmental impacts from standard shipping methods such as planes, ships, and trucks. My 3D printing service allows for on-demand printing of small batches rather than traditional methods which mass produce and require warehouses of products that consume energy at an alarming rate.
Simply put, my 3D printers replace multiple pieces of traditional manufacturing equipment due to their versatility. I use less equipment needed for production, and the need for extensive manufacturing facilities disappears, as do their associated emissions. My 3D Printers are housed in an urban centre closer to residential areas without causing as much social and environmental inequity from emissions and noise pollution, as large factories and warehouses do.
Moose 3D®'s printing service allows for a reduced carbon footprint due to the ability to create customer products locally. A carbon
footprint is the total greenhouse gas emissions expressed as a CO2 equivalent. As of 2020, transportation makes up 27 % of the greenhouse gas emissions. As I mainly provide my services to the UK, and some international countries, I cut out the need to transport a products across large areas of oceans or continents, which in turn reduces my carbon footprint of that product significantly.
Moose 3D® have also teamed up with Ecologi to help fund carbon offset projects and tree planting around the world.
When you place an order with Moose 3D®, you’re helping fund real-world environmental action.
For every paid order completed on our website, we automatically fund the planting of a tree through Ecologi.
This happens in the background after payment is confirmed, so contributions are consistent and accurately tracked. Ecologi records the impact under our official partner profile, and activity is billed monthly via our Ecologi account.
A quick note on transparency: planting trees isn’t a complete solution on its own — but it’s one practical step we can take alongside reducing waste, using efficient production, and choosing more responsible materials wherever possible.
Moose 3D® offers solutions to problems and new designs that were not possible before and is committed to exploring efficient landfill diversion strategies, including:
At Moose 3D®, we’re committed to reducing waste wherever possible — and that includes our packaging. Every order is carefully packed using sustainable materials:
Recycled cardboard boxes – made from post-consumer materials and fully recyclable.
Recyclable bubble wrap – offering the same protection without the plastic guilt.
Compostable padded envelopes – made from natural fibres that safely break down after use.
Paper-based sticky tape – an eco-friendly alternative to plastic tape, ensuring your parcel stays secure and sustainable.
We continually review our packaging choices to minimise environmental impact while ensuring your 3D printed items arrive safely and in perfect condition.
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