Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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I’ve made a series of videos about recycling because I care about minimising the environmental impact of my 3D printing. So when my patron NovaPlusPlus informed me about PHA filament, I immediately purchased some to test. In this first part, I compare PHA to PLA, seeing how hard it is to transition, as well as testing the properties of the two. PHA comes out ahead in every area except one.
In a future video, I will share the results of long term testing. Does PHA hold up in normal conditions, and does it biodegrade as advertised?
I purchased this filament with my own money. All onions expressed are my own.
0:00 Introduction
0:46 PLA is not as eco friendly as you think
PLA wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polylactic_acid
Maker’s Muse PLA video: youtube.com/watch?v=jCsnVp6mEbk
CNC Kitchen composting PLA video: youtube.com/watch?v=tavrkWrazWI
2:01 What is PHA filament?
PHA wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyhydroxyalkanoates
Beyond Plastic PHA website: beyondplastic.com/products/pha-3d-printer-filament-gen-2-black-1kg
3:31 Required tuning for PLA to PHA
6:25 PHA vs PLA testing
Mini Gargoyle by 3D Printy: printables.com/model/1020039-mini-gargoyle-sculptember-model-10
Hammer tester video: youtu.be/tmTEQkB71cw
10:45 Warping
Mini photo studio by Vasichkin: printables.com/model/1031919-mini-photo-studio-backgroundbackdrop-holder-with-c
Dimifix from X3D: https://x3d.com.au/products/dimafix-print-bed-adhesive-pen
12:47 Does it actually biodegrade as advertised?
Lattice cube by SpikeUK: printables.com/model/6426-lattice-cube-revolved
13:38 Is it too late for PHA?
West3D runout sale: west3d.com/en-au/products/beyond-plastic-pha-filament-biopha-600g-and-1kg
14:32 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
Check out my 2nd channel, TT Racing: youtube.com/@TTRacingYT
I’ve made a series of videos about recycling because I care about minimising the environmental impact of my 3D printing. So when my patron NovaPlusPlus informed me about PHA filament, I immediately purchased some to test. In this first part, I compare PHA to PLA, seeing how hard it is to transition, as well as testing the properties of the two. PHA comes out ahead in every area except one.
In a future video, I will share the results of long term testing. Does PHA hold up in normal conditions, and does it biodegrade as advertised?
I purchased this filament with my own money. All onions expressed are my own.
0:00 Introduction
0:46 PLA is not as eco friendly as you think
PLA wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polylactic_acid
Maker’s Muse PLA video: youtube.com/watch?v=jCsnVp6mEbk
CNC Kitchen composting PLA video: youtube.com/watch?v=tavrkWrazWI
2:01 What is PHA filament?
PHA wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyhydroxyalkanoates
Beyond Plastic PHA website: beyondplastic.com/products/pha-3d-printer-filament-gen-2-black-1kg
3:31 Required tuning for PLA to PHA
6:25 PHA vs PLA testing
Mini Gargoyle by 3D Printy: printables.com/model/1020039-mini-gargoyle-sculptember-model-10
Hammer tester video: youtu.be/tmTEQkB71cw
10:45 Warping
Mini photo studio by Vasichkin: printables.com/model/1031919-mini-photo-studio-backgroundbackdrop-holder-with-c
Dimifix from X3D: https://x3d.com.au/products/dimafix-print-bed-adhesive-pen
12:47 Does it actually biodegrade as advertised?
Lattice cube by SpikeUK: printables.com/model/6426-lattice-cube-revolved
13:38 Is it too late for PHA?
West3D runout sale: west3d.com/en-au/products/beyond-plastic-pha-filament-biopha-600g-and-1kg
14:32 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
