Because making adorable things shouldn’t come at the planet’s expense.
If your question isn’t here, or if you just want to talk about capybaras, or the 3D printing process feel free to email us at info@k3dp.com.
We’re friendly, fast, and fueled by caffeine.
At Knechtel 3D Prints, we believe in creating things that spark joy without leaving a mess behind. We're a small, family-run shop doing our best to keep things thoughtful, low-impact, and just a little bit better every time we print.
Here’s what that looks like in real life.
We don’t mass-produce mountains of stuff hoping someone buys it. Everything is printed to order or in short runs based on real interest. That means less waste, smarter inventory, and no landfill-bound overstock.
We use high-quality PLA, a biodegradable plastic made from renewable resources like corn. It’s one of the most eco-conscious materials available for 3D printing, with a lower carbon footprint than traditional plastics.
We also source our filament locally and buy it in bulk, which helps reduce shipping emissions and packaging waste.
If your package shows up in a gently reused box or with recycled padding, know that it’s intentional. We reuse shipping supplies whenever possible to keep materials in use and out of the bin. We also choose compostable and recyclable packaging whenever it makes sense.
Not every print goes perfectly. But we don't toss failed prints in the trash. Instead, we sort and repurpose them, or recycle them into new filament for future prints. Nothing goes to waste if we can help it.
We run our printers in batches to cut down on energy spikes and unnecessary downtime. We plan out our print plates for maximum efficiency, and we avoid printing items unless they’re headed to someone who really wants them.
Our packaging is simple, secure, and as lightweight as possible to help reduce shipping emissions. Local pickup and delivery are available when we can offer them, especially at markets or events.
We're not a zero-waste operation and we won't pretend to be. But we are honest, conscious of our footprint, and always working to do better. We welcome ideas, questions, or feedback from fellow eco-minded folks.
• We use locally sourced, plant-based PLA
• We reuse and recycle shipping materials
• We repurpose failed prints or recycle them into filament
• We batch-print for better energy use
• We keep things small, thoughtful, and proudly not mass-produced
Send them our way. We’d love to hear from you.
📩 info@k3dp.com
Because sustainability doesn’t have to be perfect to be worth doing. It just has to be real.
