ReFlow Filament converts recyclable plastic waste into high-quality 3D print filament. Worldwide, millions of people make a living from collecting and sorting garbage and selling them for recycling. ReFlow Filament aims to increase the income of waste pickers by up to 20 times by sourcing the plastic and producing the filament in developing countries.
The company’s goal is to improve the lives of the millions of people collecting waste by turning the waste they collect into a valuable resource. 25% of its profits that will be made from the 3D filament, goes to local manufacturing initiatives to boost the African 3D printing industry.