{"title":"The Protopasta Fil-anthropy Fund","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Protopasta Fil-anthropy Fund \u003c\/strong\u003eis about funding charitable 3D printing projects through filament philanthropy. You donate, we match, charities print, and we all further the cause(s)!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow? \u003c\/strong\u003eChoose a charity and donate money. We'll match every dollar. and donate filament at no cost to the charity. The community 3D prints, and helps to close the gap!!!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy? \u003c\/strong\u003eProtopasta is a small company comprised of caring people who are environmentally conscious and community-focused. We're a little obsessed with the things that matter to us like quality, creativity, independence, and doing the right thing. We see physical and social well-being as key components to unlocking creativity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe don't overcommit to mass produce for thin margins because we don't want to be consumed by making the same as everyone else, over and over again. We stay creatively limber by making new things every month, and we want to do the same by identifying causes we can impact with our competency in making unique, cherished filaments. Focusing on a cause, together we can achieve anything!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhile goals and results matter, so does the experience getting there. Even through strife, binding together for good can be a positive and uplifting experience where we overcome fear-mongering fascists. Does that make us punks? Hippies? I don't know, but it's what makes us, us.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe do our best work outside corporate constraints, though this uncapped creativity can serve the corporate world as well. If you can beat 'em, work with them, but that shouldn't happen at the sacrifice of your values!\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-protopasta-filanthropy-fund","title":"\"We Keep Us Safe\" by The Whistle Crew","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Protopasta Fil-anthropy Fund \u003c\/strong\u003eis proud to partner with the Whistle Crew, \"a loose federation united by our love for 3D printing and community safety.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAcross the nation, our communities' lives are threatened by the presence of ICE. The stories of suffering are endless as we watch our people be gassed, tackled, and shot in the streets of their own hometowns. With a desire to keep our people safe, a grassroots campaign has begun to provide whistles wherever and whenever they're needed. Stores quickly sold out of mass-produced whistles, so our communities put their heads together and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/collections\/14533358-good-whistles\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edesigned a number of whistles\u003c\/a\u003e that can be 3d printed. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe message is simple: Together, we keep our community safe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree short blasts alerts the community of the presence of ICE agents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong blasts indicate that ICE has detained someone. Form a crowd, stay loud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe've answered the call to keep these printers fed, and allow anyone to contribute positively to the campaign. Even if you don't own a 3d printer, you, too, can gift material to maximize our impact. Your $20 purchase secures 1kg of PLA towards the production and distribution of whistles, up to \u003cstrong\u003e500\u003c\/strong\u003e from each spool!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Please note, Protoplant, Inc is a for-profit business, so your purchase is not tax-deductible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThink your community could benefit from whistles? All requests can be emailed to whistlerequests@proton.me\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTo spread the word in your community, you can distribute this free \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/658260ffaedeb8655aa6d2c7\/t\/691b48a7c5b0997316d458a0\/1763395758962\/Whistle+Zines_Spanish+%26+English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ezine\u003c\/a\u003e, courtesy of Teresa Magaña of Pilsen Arts Community House in Chicago. Teresa provided the zine in English and Spanish, but you can find additional languages suited for your community \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riotgrrrlrevolution.org\/zines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e----------\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eProtopasta is a small company comprised of caring people who are environmentally conscious and community-focused. We're a little obsessed with the things that matter to us like quality, creativity, independence, and doing the right thing. We see physical and social well-being as key components to unlocking creativity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe don't overcommit to mass production for thin margins because we don't want to be consumed by making the same as everyone else, over and over again. We stay creatively limber by making new things every month, and we want to do extend this by identifying causes we can impact with our competency in making unique, cherished filaments. Focusing on a cause, together we can achieve anything!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhile goals and results matter, so does the experience getting there. Even through strife, binding together for good can be a positive and uplifting experience where we overcome fear-mongering fascists. Does that make us punks? Hippies? We don't know, but it's what makes us, us.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe do our best work outside corporate constraints, though this uncapped creativity can serve the corporate world as well. If you can beat 'em, work with them, but that shouldn't happen at the sacrifice of your values!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Protoplant, makers of Protopasta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47949976994040,"sku":"FUND1710-WHI","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/9095\/files\/fc018602076332ba.webp?v=1770249131"},{"product_id":"kids-print-project","title":"Kids Print Project","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Protopasta Fil-anthropy Fund \u003c\/strong\u003eis proud to partner with the Kids Print Project, an organization dedicated to supporting local shelters for families and children experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque, NM.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Kids Print Project, led by Founder Coleen Ortiz-Silva, set a goal to provide small moments of joy and comfort during difficult or uncertain living situations while also introducing them to creativity and technology through 3D printing. Your $20 purchase secures 1kg of PLA towards the production and distribution of toys, fidgets, and personalized keychains, up to \u003cstrong\u003e200\u003c\/strong\u003e from each spool!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn addition, The Kids Print Project will provide education and demonstrations for children living in shelters. These sessions provide inspiration, drive creativity, and foster lifelong learning opportunities for children who may not otherwise be exposed to this level of technology. These small meaningful moments have the potential to create a huge impact!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e----------\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eProtopasta is a small company comprised of caring people who are environmentally conscious and community-focused. We're a little obsessed with the things that matter to us like quality, creativity, independence, and doing the right thing. We see physical and social well-being as key components to unlocking creativity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe don't overcommit to mass production for thin margins because we don't want to be consumed by making the same as everyone else, over and over again. We stay creatively limber by making new things every month, and we want to do extend this by identifying causes we can impact with our competency in making unique, cherished filaments. Focusing on a cause, together we can achieve anything!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhile goals and results matter, so does the experience getting there. Even through strife, binding together for good can be a positive and uplifting experience where we overcome fear-mongering fascists. Does that make us punks? Hippies? We don't know, but it's what makes us, us.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe do our best work outside corporate constraints, though this uncapped creativity can serve the corporate world as well. 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