• NiyaShy@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    If companies that still used plastic spools are starting to switch to cardboard, I think that’s a good thing. Not only is it easier to recycle, but probably also lighter (your typical 1kg filament spool weighs around 200-300g), so the bulk should save some fuel for transportation.

    Though I personally prefer using no spool at all (during shipping) 😉 Wherever possible I buy Masterspool refills.

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      1 year ago

      the spool is frequently included in the weight of the roll, so you’re getting 1kg either way. you get more plastic for printing, though.

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        1 year ago

        Uh, that would be deceiving marketing, a 1kg spool should contain 1kg of filament…
        But hey, maybe my view on this is a bit warped because I only buy filament from reputable brands (and usually from their own store) and not from marketplaces like “big A” where hundreds of sellers battle to be the cheapest.

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          1 year ago

          It’s not a “reputable” thing … it’s a process thing. Scales don’t get zeroed every time a fresh spool is loaded. Doing so adds complexity.

          It’s pretty common for consumer goods to include the mass of packaging when the product is sold by mass across most industries.