“Transforming Plastic Waste into

3D Printing Filament”

Team Name: EcoPrints

 1. The Overview
Who are you and why you're here?

“EcoPrints is on a mission to reshape 3D printing by upcycling plastic waste into high-

performance, sustainable filament—reducing waste and enabling greener innovations!”

“Plastic waste isn’t just a problem—it’s an opportunity. At EcoPrints, we repurpose

discarded plastic into cutting-edge 3D printing filament, paving the way for a cleaner, more
sustainable future—one layer at a time!”
Lets understand the Problem
 2. The Problem
What problem are you trying to solve? Is it really a problem?
The Plastic Waste Crisis: A Global & Local Challenge
“Plastic waste is an escalating crisis, with limited sustainable solutions in 3D printing and a direct impact on
livelihoods.”
• Over 400 crore tons of plastic waste are generated annually.
• Less than 10% of plastic is actually recycled.Which means Less than 40 crore tons
is recycled.
• Lack of sustainable filament options in the market
• India generates 9.3 Crore tons of plastic waste annually— only 30% is recycled.
• High Cost of PLA Filaments (₹1,500–₹2,500/kg) makes 3D printing expensive. Recycled
Not recycled
• Waste Pickers’ Struggles: 1.5–4M workers earn just ₹100–₹250/day despite their
vital role. India
• 3D printing relies on virgin plastic, increasing pollution. Nigeria
Pakistan China Indonesia
Bangladesh

Annually Waste produced globally

 3.The Solution
How the innovation solves it - concept & key elements Brief tech involved
Description of customer pain points

• Lack of Sustainable Filaments – 3D printing depends on virgin plastic, with few eco-friendly alternatives.
• High Filament Costs – PLA filaments are expensive, making 3D printing less accessible.
• Limited Eco-Friendly Choices – Affordable recycled filament options are scarce.
• Plastic Waste Mismanagement – Most plastic waste isn’t recycled, harming the environment.
• Underpaid Waste Pickers – Essential recyclers earn low wages despite their impact.

What kind of Person/customer is this Product for? -

Persona
• Healthcare for printing-Companies like- Materialise, Form labs .
• Manufacturing & Engineering - Rapid Prototyping
• Automotive & Aerospace Concept Car Models Ford Motor companies like Ola, Oben, BMW.
• Construction & Architecture for 3D-Printed Houses for planning and prototyping- Apis Cor, ICON.
• Consumer Electronics Also use 3D-Printed Houses for planning and prototyping companies like, Sony, Hp,
Razer, Logitech.
 4. Market & Opportunity
3D Printing Filament Market Target Market (SOM)
Serviceable EcoPrints Potential Capture: ₹500-700 Cr (by targeting
Years Serviceable Total
sustainability- focused industries, educational
Addressable Addressable Obtainable
institutions, and SMEs)
Market Market Market
(SAM) (TAM) (SOM)
₹84.84 crore
2025 ₹5,656 crore ₹1,696.8 crore (assuming a 5%
market capture)

Primary/Secondary Research Data

• Industry CAGR: 15-20% for recycled 3D printing filaments
• Demand for Sustainable Materials: Increasing government
initiatives & corporate sustainability goals
 State the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Intellectual Property (IP)
• TRL Level: Around TRL 6 (Design phase
• IP Protection: Potential for patenting extrusion
completed, entering prototyping stage for real-world
system and proprietary filament formulation.
validation). • Innovation: Use of 100% recycled PET waste for
• Technology Readiness Level (TRL): Around
filament production with enhanced mechanical
TRL 6 properties.
• Current Stage: Design phase completed, moving into
prototyping for real-world validation.
• Development Progress: Extrusion system design
finalized, prototype fabrication and testing underway.
Uniqueness:
Sustainable Alternative – Uses 90% recycled PET waste, reducing plastic pollution.

Cost-Effective Filaments – More affordable than imported filaments without compromising quality.

Enhanced Mechanical Properties – Improved strength and durability compared to conventional 3D printing materials.

Modular & Scalable Design – Adaptable extrusion system that can process various plastic waste types.

Supports Circular Economy – Encourages waste collection, recycling, and reuse in the 3D printing industry.
 7. Competitive Landscape
What are the alternative solutions to the problem you are trying to solve?
“Alternative solutions include using biodegradable filaments, traditional virgin plastic filaments”
(Other filament can cause pollution because they require industrial composting to break down properly, and if discarded
improperly, they contribute to plastic waste and microplastic pollution.)
Potential Competitors
• Existing 3D filament manufacturer name PROTOPRINTS located at Pune is main competitor but it is not an company
it is and social Enterprise .

Competitive Advantage of Your Product Pitch – What Sets You Apart?

• Reducing plastic waste • Affordable eco-friendly alternative
• Cost-effective compared to PLA and traditional PET filaments • Circular economy model
• Stronger, durable, and more sustainable than standard 3D printing materials • Social impact
• Supporting waste pickers’ livelihoods by sourcing recycled plastic • High-quality performance

Barriers to Entry
• Need support and guidance for making strong Network with NGO like Waste worriors, Saahas, Swechha.
• Market education – raising awareness about the benefits of recycled PET filaments.

Opportunities for Collaboration

• Partnering with universities, Companies like Imaginarium.
• Government and NGO support for plastic waste management initiatives
 8. LEAN
PROBLE
M• High plastic waste
SOLUTIO CANVAS
N • 100% recycled PET
UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION UNFAIR
ADVANTAGE
CUSTOMER
SEGMENTS
Sustainable & Eco- • Scalable & Cost-
accumulation filaments Efficient Production •Manufacturing &
Friendly,Recycled PET •
• Cost-effective Social Impact Engineering and
• 3D printing relies Filaments Model automotive industry
on virgin plastic compared to PLA
• Supporting waste Cost-Effective • Proprietary PET for
• pickers -Rapid Prototyping ,
Lack of cost- High Filament Extrusion
effective, eco- • Stronger, durable, and Concept Car Models
friendly filament Performance Process Ford Motor Company,
more sustainable Vehicles,BMW.
Czinger, Ola, Oben.
options Economy • Government &
Supports Circular Backing • Construction &
CSR
Backed by Innovation Architecture for 3D-
KEY METRICS Lean Canvas
for superior quality.
CHANNELShelp sketch out several variants
Printed Houses for
• Online store & website. planning and
• Reduction in carbon Clearly and concisely fill all the blocks
Reduces plastic • Social media prototyping- Apis Cor,
footprint compared to waste • Partnerships with 3D ICON.
virgin plastic of your idea,printing
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rapid
& • Healthcare &
EXISTING ALTERNATIVE filaments Medicine for
of a lean canvas • Amount of plastic Idea modeling tool. That
educational institutes helped
printing-Companies
• Participation in like- Materialise, Form
PLA filaments waste diverted from startups identify and home in labs
sustainability & tech
on .several
landfills promisingevents
customer-problem-solution
possibilities.
 Cost Structure Low end cost High end cost
Low-End Filament (₹500 per kg)
(per kg) (per kg)
• Total Cost (per kg): ₹240
• Selling Price (per kg): ₹500
• Profit (per kg): ₹500 - ₹240 = ₹260
• Profit Percentage: 52 %

High-End Filament (₹900 per kg)

• Total Cost (per kg): ₹430
• Selling Price (per kg): ₹850
• Profit (per kg): ₹900 - ₹430 = ₹470
• Profit Percentage: 52 %

The cost of producing 1 kg of PET filament varies between ₹(240-430)

Pricing Strategy: ₹500-900 (for bulk buyers, B2B, entry-level filaments)

Revenue Streams:
• B2B Sales: Selling to manufacturers, 3D printing hubs, and educational institutions.
• B2C Sales: Direct-to-consumer via e-commerce platforms and website.
• Customization: Higher pricing for specialty colors, materials, and enhanced properties.
 9. Business Model
Business Model for EcoPrints
“Our revenue model is structured around multiple income streams to ensure profitability and
scalability”

Direct Sales

Selling recycled PET filament directly

B2C B2B
Marketing Strategies
Online Store – Own Bulk Orders & Corporate
website (EcoPrints.com) Participation in Industry Contracts
Instagram Trade Shows & Conferences
LinkedIn & B2B B2B Marketplaces –
E-commerce Platforms – Networking IndiaMART, TradeIndia,
Amazon, Flipkart Udaan
Personalized Demo & Trial
Programs
Retail Distribution – Industry Partnerships –
Partnering with 3D printer Sustainable Certification & Collaborating with 3D printer
sellers & hobby stores Government Partnerships manufacturers
 10. The Team
The people behind the idea and briefly describe their
role

Handles marketing and sales Machine designer, manufacturing

R&D, for product and Market expert, and business strategist.
(Pursuing B.Tech in artificial intelligence (Pursuing B.Tech in mechanical
and machine learning) engineering)
(Dronacharya College of engineering) (Dronacharya College of
engineering)
Himank Kaushik Aman Chawla

Web designer and social media Communication specialist and

manager ,Digital marketing technical support for business
operations
(Pursuing B.Tech in electronic
computer science) (Pursuing B.Tech in electronic
(Dronacharya College of computer science)
engineering) (Dronacharya College of
Nitish Singh Nikhil Soni engineering)
thankyou