Recyclable TPU Shoes 3D Printed by Peak & Wanhua
Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd. and Chinese athletic footwear firm Peak Sports introduced a new type of 3D printed sneakers at K 2019.... read more »
Environmental
PLA Composite With Coffee Ground Waste Displays Improved Characteristics
Researchers at Washington State University have developed a composite mixture of PLA and coffee ground waste that is both tough and environmentally friendly. The... read more »
The Circular Juice Bar That 3D Prints Cups From Peels
There are few things as refreshing as orange juice, though one contender may be this “Feel the Peel” machine that both delivers fresh-squeezed... read more »
3D Printed Hydroponic Substrates For Soilless Plant Cultivation
In a paper titled “3D Printable Hydroponics: A Digital Fabrication Pipeline for Soilless Plant Cultivation,” Dr. Yuichiro Takeuchi of Sony Computer Science Laboratories... read more »
Environmental Impact of Metal AM
This is a guestpost by Alex Huckstepp of Digital Alloys Metals production, from mining ore through manufacturing parts, accounts for 7% of our... read more »
Print Your City 3D Prints Outdoor Furniture From Recycled Plastic
Rotterdam-based studio the New Raw is taking on an ambitious new recycling project with their Zero Waste Lab. Their Print Your City initiative,... read more »
Living Seawall Tiles: Volvo’s Plan For Combatting Pollution
Due to increasing urbanization, the coast of Sydney lost large sections of mangrove jungle for the past 200 years. As a result, much... read more »
Paper Pulp Printing Provides Sustainable Material Alternative
With the increasing use of plastics due to 3D printing, there are some well-founded environmental concerns. An abundance of plastic items can be... read more »
Kindness3D Turns Cannabis Packaging Waste Into Prosthetics
Canada rather recently legalised marijuana but it came with an unforeseen side effect. Many Canadians complained that the product packaging was bulky and excessive,... read more »
Renewi & Refill Create Filament Made From Recycled Fridges
International waste recycling company Renewi is partnering with Refill for a novel new filament made from recycled fridges. [related id=25053 name=print-your-city-outdoor-furniture-recycled-plastic] Coolrec, a... read more »
Genecis Turns Food Waste to Printable Bio-Plastic
Toronto start-up Genecis has developed a novel new way of harnessing microbes to turn food waste into bio-plastics. The process creates PHA plastics... read more »
WashU Builds Lotus House Sustainable 3D Printed Residence
The 3D printing construction industry is taking off with a bang all over the world. From new materials and techniques to housing projects,... read more »
Million Waves Project Uses Ocean Plastic to Print $45 Prosthetics
Two of the most charitable uses of 3D printing are recycling and prosthetics development. Now, a new project is looking to combine them... read more »
Dutch Designers Create Eco-Friendly Filament Using Dried Algae & Seaweed
A new wave of 3D printable, sustainable materials are being launched, mirroring our modern, eco-conscious sensibilities. In keeping with this trend, we have... read more »
Modernising Construction: Drones, 3D Printing Robots & Sustainable Materials
The construction industry has been abuzz with new technologies recently. Barcelona's recent forays into combining multiple technologies for new models in construction. This... read more »
Tasmanian Teacher Turns Marine Rope Into 3D Printer Filament
In a pretty cool story from Australia, ABC news described how a Tasmanian teacher found a way to benefit both the environment and the... read more »
