Environmental Impact Report: 3DCentral 2025 Results

Our annual environmental impact report details our 2025 performance across energy use, waste reduction, material sourcing, and shipping emissions. Transparency drives accountability.

Energy Performance

Powered by Quebec hydroelectric, our 2025 production consumed zero fossil-fuel-generated electricity. Per-unit energy consumption decreased 12% through production efficiency improvements and newer, more efficient printers.

Waste Metrics

Total material waste rate dropped to 4.2% of consumed filament — down from 5.1% in 2024. Smart print orientation optimization and early failure detection systems drove the improvement.

Material Sourcing

Our Quebec-made filament line reduced supply chain emissions by eliminating overseas shipping of raw materials. Local sourcing of PLA pellets from North American suppliers shortened our material supply chain.

Shipping Emissions

Average shipping distance decreased 8% as our Canadian customer base grew. Optimized packaging reduced package volume by 15%, allowing more efficient shipping container utilization.

2026 Targets

Goals for this year include reaching 3.5% waste rate, launching our in-house filament recycling program, and achieving carbon-neutral status for all Canadian shipments through verified offset programs.

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