The aim of this work is to present an initiative to take advantage of the PLA waste discarded and to carry out experiments through the process of mechanical recycling of the material. PLA is a biopolymer from renewable sources that is extensively used in 3D printing in form of filament. The PLA waste is recovered on an additive manufacturing services bureau and goes through a mechanical recycling process in Materials and Design Laboratory at University of State of Pará. Some researches are conducted with the purpose of evaluating the material performance when added natural fibers such as jute and açaí. As impact on sustainability it increases awareness of sustainability in additive technologies and encourages research about the PLA recycling and developing of new materials and products with this recycled material.

Authors: Camilla Dandara Pereira Leite, Leticia Faria Teixeira, Lauro Arthur Farias Paiva Cohen, Nubia Suely Silva Santos