Sustainability

Repair first. Replace last.

The most useful thing we do is simple: a small part that keeps a larger product in use. Here is what we do, stated plainly, and what we have not yet measured.

Our approach reflects the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. [1]

Keep more of what you already own
Blind slat repair clip
Blind slat repair clipOne clip, not a new set of blinds.
MacBook Pro feet
MacBook Pro feetFour feet, not a new bottom case.
Dyson DC34 filter clip
Dyson DC34 filter clipOne clip, not a new vacuum.

Targeted fixes like these help you keep the belongings you value, reflecting the waste-prevention aims of SDG 12.5 and Defra’s waste hierarchy. [1, 2]

How each piece is made
What we makeOnly what is ordered

Each piece is printed after you order it, which helps to limit unsold stock. We use our filament reels through to completion.

What we usePlant-based PLA

Our parts are printed in PLA-based filament. Its base polymer comes from renewable plant sources, and finished filaments may also contain additives for colour and performance. [5] Product quality comes first: we focus on fit, finish and purpose, with the material meeting the product’s needs.

How we designFewer supports

We favour designs that need little or no temporary support during printing. Printing builds a part layer by layer; compared with machining it from a solid block, this can reduce the material removed and discarded. [4]

How it reaches you, and what comes next
Packaging

We use paper cushioning and mailing bags to help your order arrive in good condition. After unpacking:

  • Reuse the paper cushioning where possible.
  • Recycle clean, dry paper according to local collection guidance.
  • Check the mailing bag instructions and confirm local acceptance before disposal. [8]
What we don’t know yet

Energy use and production waste are not yet quantified, so we make no claims about them. Our next planned step is to measure printing electricity consumption with an energy monitor, giving us a starting point for improvement. When we have real figures, they will be published here.

Standards and goals

The principles we work to.

Defra’s waste hierarchy
Prevention comes first. A small replacement part that keeps an item in use sits at the top of the hierarchy. [2]
SDG 12 · Responsible consumption and production
Repair parts and waste prevention reflect target 12.5. Careful material use reflects 12.2, on the efficient use of natural resources, and clear information reflects 12.8. [1]
SDG 9 · Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Making to order and improving how we use resources relate to the resource-efficiency aims of target 9.4. [3]
EN 13432 · Compostable packaging
This standard addresses industrially compostable packaging. Home compostability requires separate evidence. [7]
ISO 14001 · Environmental management
Measuring and improving are principles within this standard. Lean engineering and Kaizen guide how we work: simpler processes, less waste and better use of resources. [9]
ISO 14021 and the UK CMA Green Claims Code
We aim for clear, specific environmental statements. PLA’s plant origin does not mean finished products are suitable for home composting or ordinary household plastic recycling; a recycling service must explicitly accept the material. [6, 7, 10, 11]

References to standards and UN goals describe relevant principles. They do not indicate certification of Syraat Solutions or United Nations endorsement.

References
  1. United Nations, SDG 12 and targets 12.2, 12.5 and 12.8.
  2. Defra, Guidance on applying the waste hierarchy.
  3. United Nations, SDG 9 and target 9.4.
  4. Faludi, Bayley, Bhogal and Iribarne (2015), Comparing environmental impacts of additive manufacturing vs traditional machining via life-cycle assessment, Rapid Prototyping Journal 21(1), 14–33. DOI: 10.1108/RPJ-07-2013-0067.
  5. ELEGOO, Rapid PLA Plus filament product information. Information supports renewable-resource sourcing; broad supplier biodegradability claims are not adopted as finished-product compostability claims.
  6. Filamentive, How to Recycle 3D Printing Waste in the UK. Used for recycling-route guidance only, not as evidence about the composition of Syraat Solutions’ filament.
  7. TÜV Austria, OK compost INDUSTRIAL and OK compost HOME; European Bioplastics, FAQ on bioplastics.
  8. WRAP / Recycle Now, Compostable plastics.
  9. ISO, ISO 14000 environmental management family.
  10. ISO, ISO 14021:2026 — Self-declared environmental claims.
  11. Competition and Markets Authority, Check your Green Claims.