Researchers have used a unique process to develop an enzyme that dissolves thermoplastic.
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Green 3D Printing On The Rise
There is increasing interest in green 3D printing.
STEELTEK’s Green 3D Printer Spools
A Polish startup has developed an eco-friendly spool for 3D print material.
H3X Uses 3D Printing To Build Extraordinary Electric Motor
A startup company has leveraged copper 3D printing technology to produce a much more powerful electric engine.
Polymaker Shifts To Recyclable Cardboard Spools
Polymaker’s latest innovation isn’t in thermoplastic chemistry, but is instead in packaging.
Roboze To Launch Recycling Program
In January Roboze will launch a new program to establish a “circular economy” for their materials.
New AM Materials Round Up
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
3D Printed Air Diffusion System Aims to Reduce Emissions and Enhance Distribution
BVN Architecture and University of Technology Sydney researchers have designed a 3D-printed air diffusion system to replace standard steel systems.
Design of the Week: Used Battery Container
This week’s selection is the Used Battery Container by Thingiverse contributor Elite Worm.
Would You Eat 3D Printed Food Waste?
A company is 3D printing apparently edible food treats made from waste.
Polymaker’s Deep Thrust Into Carbon Negative 3D Printing
Polymaker announced a very intriguing new 3D print material called “PolyTerra”.
Finally: Method Discovered To Easily Decompose 3D Print Material
Researchers have identified a method of easily — and ecologically — disposing of PET thermoplastics.
The Quagmire That Is 3D Printer Filament Eco Terminology
Another eco-friendly 3D printer filament? Hold on, there is a lot more to the story.
It Is Definitely Time for #ResponsibleManufacturing
Responsible Manufacturing is a term you may not have heard before, but you should be hearing a lot more about it in the future.
Another 3D Print Company Going Green
The trend continues: 3D printing companies, one by one, are transforming their activities to place less burden on the environment.
Clariant’s Zero Emission Production: The Beginning of a Trend?
Clariant’s production plant is now running on entirely green energy, making it possible for them to boast of green products. Is this a PR move, or a real trend?
BigRep’s New 3D Printing “Eco Focus”
BigRep has discovered something important for the future of 3D printing, and it could cause many more companies to take a big shift towards eco-friendly products.
Plant-Based 3D Printing Material Developed by ORNL
The power of 3D printing lies in the materials
What Are the Environmental Impacts of 3D Printing?
Is 3D printing positive or negative to the environment?
Leapfrog Has an Important Point
Leapfrog 3D Printers has introduced a minor, but important feature: auto power down.
Is 3D Printing Truly Green?
There’s been much ado made of the notion of “green” 3D printing, but is this really true?
Considering The True Biodegradability of PLA
Hackaday’s recent story about PLA biodegradability got me thinking more about PLA’s characteristics.
Biomimetics 3D Printing Challenge Now Open
Crowdsourced innovation service Innonatives has posted a challenge seeking “radical ideas” on how to combine biomimetics and 3D printing for sustainability.