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Partner with us to advance sustainable manufacturing and recycling
Development Status
BottlePrint is currently in the development and prototyping phase. While we're not yet ready for full commercial partnerships, we're building relationships with businesses interested in our technology, sustainability goals, and future products.
Partnership Opportunities
As a student-led initiative developing innovative recycling technology, we offer several ways for businesses to engage with our project and support sustainable manufacturing.
Material Sourcing
Help us source plastic bottles for our recycling process. We're looking for businesses that can provide consistent streams of PET bottles, including those that might not be suitable for conventional recycling due to labels, colors, or minor contamination.
- Office buildings with bottle waste
- Retailers with excess inventory or returns
- Event venues and sports facilities
- Beverage manufacturers with off-spec products
Benefit: Reduce waste management costs while contributing to a circular economy initiative
Technology Development
Partner with us on the technical development of our bottle-to-filament machine. We're seeking expertise and resources in:
- Mechanical engineering and precision manufacturing
- Automation and control systems
- Material testing and quality assurance
- Electrical engineering and safety systems
Benefit: Early access to innovative recycling technology and potential IP opportunities
Filament Testing
As we develop our filament, we need partners to test it in real-world applications. Ideal partners include:
- 3D printing service bureaus
- Product design firms
- Educational institutions with maker spaces
- Manufacturing companies using additive manufacturing
Benefit: Early access to sustainable materials and opportunity to influence product development
Educational Programming
Support our mission to educate the next generation about sustainability, recycling, and innovation. We offer:
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- Student engagement in sustainability challenges
Benefit: Fulfill corporate social responsibility goals while inspiring future innovators
Future Product Offerings
While we're still in development, here's a preview of the products and services we aim to offer in the future:
Recycled PET 3D Printing Filament
High-quality, sustainable 3D printing filament made from recycled plastic bottles, available in standard 1.75mm diameters. Our filament will be suitable for a wide range of applications from prototyping to final product manufacturing.
Bottle-to-Filament Machines
Eventually, we plan to offer our technology as complete prebuilt machines that businesses, schools, and maker spaces can use to create their own recycled filament from local plastic waste, further reducing transportation emissions and creating local circular economies.
Corporate Sustainability Programs
Comprehensive programs that help businesses implement plastic recycling initiatives, including collection systems, employee education, and conversion of waste into useful products through our technology.
Custom Filament Development
For businesses with specific material needs, we aim to develop custom filament formulations that incorporate recycled PET while meeting specialized performance requirements for strength, flexibility, heat resistance, or other properties.
Why Partner With Us?
Environmental Impact
Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and the circular economy through tangible waste reduction.
Innovation Leadership
Position your business at the forefront of materials recycling and sustainable manufacturing.
Education & Community
Support the next generation of entrepreneurs and contribute to STEM education in your community.
Cost Efficiency
Potentially reduce waste management costs and, in the future, material costs for 3D printing operations.
Brand Association
Associate your brand with a youth-led, innovative approach to one of today's most pressing environmental challenges.
Early Adopter Advantage
Gain early access to our technology and influence its development to meet your specific needs.
Start a Conversation
We're in the early stages of building business relationships, but we're eager to connect with forward-thinking organizations that share our vision for sustainable manufacturing and recycling.