New research adds a troubling new dimension to 3D printing waste: it may be contributing not only to pollution, but also to climate change.
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Researchers Explore Two Very Different Routes To Plastic Breakdown
Two new polymer studies explore methods to biologically dismantle plastic.
Study Finds Common Home 3D Printing Ventilation Methods Insufficient to Control Emissions
A new study raises significant concerns about home 3D printing safety.
Study Finds Microplastics Can Be Absorbed by Vegetables, Raising Food Safety Concerns
A new study reveals that microplastics can be absorbed by vegetables.
New Research Identifies Promising Solutions to 3D Printing’s Microplastic Waste Problem
Two new research papers suggest there are possible ways to help solve the microplastic crisis.
Eradicating Microplastics: ORNL’s Solution to the Plastics Recycling Dilemma
There has been an incredibly important development in the field of plastics recycling.
Understanding the Microplastic Challenge in Desktop 3D Printing
There’s a bit more to think about when considering microplastics generated by 3D printing.
International Plastics Conference: How a Global Treaty Could Impact 3D Printing
There may be significant changes in the way polymers are made and used in future 3D printing systems.
Canada To Declare Plastics As “Toxic Substance”: Implications On 3D Printing
Canada is set to declare plastics as a “toxic substance”. What effect could this have on 3D printing?