This is a common misconception. PLA is technically compostable industrially, but it will be very slow to break down naturally if you just leave it outside. It can take about 80 years, which is a lot better than other plastics, but it’s a bit misleading that it’s called biodegradable. There are true biodegradable filaments like PHA, but they’re a lot less common.
That being said, 3D printing is actually really useful, and not a significant part of the plastic waste problem.
People often use biodegradabble printing substances so that’s not that big of an issue. (Sometimes)
This is a common misconception. PLA is technically compostable industrially, but it will be very slow to break down naturally if you just leave it outside. It can take about 80 years, which is a lot better than other plastics, but it’s a bit misleading that it’s called biodegradable. There are true biodegradable filaments like PHA, but they’re a lot less common.
That being said, 3D printing is actually really useful, and not a significant part of the plastic waste problem.