I’m noticing more brands embracing cardboard spools and I’m for it
They’re easier to recycle
My only issue is when they’re full they squeak on my filament holder during printing, but I’m planning to fix that… Eventually.
https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-ender-3-ball-bearing-spool-holder-90265 This spool holder might be a good solution for that. I’m currently also looking to replace the terrible spool holder that came with my new printer.
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.
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.
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.
I prefer the cardboard spools. Recyclable, yet still reusable at least for a few times. I hate the idea of accumulating a bunch of non-recyclable plastic spools I don’t need and can’t get rid of in an environmentally friendly way. Latest Inland spool I got is cardboard, though I’ve had both cardboard and plastic spools from them in the past.
Many manufacturers have been moving to cardboard. Less wasteful than plastic spools, more convenient than reusable spools.
Nah been getting rolls like that for a while now.