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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Road Construction Research Opens New Path for Reusing 3D Printing Plastic Waste
A report opens up the possibility that 3D printer waste could be put to good use.
Study Finds Common Home 3D Printing Ventilation Methods Insufficient to Control Emissions
A new study raises significant concerns about home 3D printing safety.
Rising Microplastic Exposure Raises New Concerns for Filament-Swapping 3D Printers
There’s more dire news about microplastics.
Study Finds Microplastics Can Be Absorbed by Vegetables, Raising Food Safety Concerns
A new study reveals that microplastics can be absorbed by vegetables.
Researchers Develop Nickel Catalyst to Recycle Mixed Polyolefin Plastics
Researchers have found a way to recycle mixed polymers, or at least some of them.
Study Uncovers Massive Nanoplastic Pollution in Oceans, Including 3D Printing Materials
A new paper in Nature describes the startling amount of plastic pollution in the oceans.
University of Tokyo Develops New Thermoplastic That Dissolves in Seawater
Scientists have developed a new plastic that dissolves in seawater.
Managing IPA Waste: Disposal and Recycling Options for Resin 3D Printer Operators
Resin 3D printer operators always have an issue to deal with: disposing of IPA.
EPA’s US$4.3 Billion Boost: Pioneering Pollution Reduction Across America
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how the EPA’s US$4.3 billion funding initiative is transforming pollution reduction efforts across multiple industries in the United States.
Microplastic Pollution: Study Shows High Concentrations in Human Brain Tissue
A new report highlights the current microplastic pollution: there are significant amounts of microplastics inside all of us.
PHA Garden Experiment Demonstrates Biodegradability
Is there really a biodegradable 3D print material? It turns it there is at least one: PHA.
Marine Fungus Breaks Down Plastics: A Potential Solution for 3D Printer Waste?
A development in the microplastics situation has arisen, which could eventually be of interest to 3D printer operators.
Creating Sustainable Homes Using Plastic Waste: An Interview with Dr. AJ Perez
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi chat with Dr. AJ Perez, a distinguished MIT-trained engineer, entrepreneur, and sustainability advocate.
Microplastics Detected in Human Placentas: Sustainable 3D Printing Materials Required
The microplastics problem is far worse than anyone suspected.
New Studies Linking Microplastics in Plants May Trigger Shift in 3D Printing Materials
There’s more evidence of microplastics causing negative effects, which will eventually affect 3D printing.
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.
How Green Can 3D Printing Be?
There has been a significant shift towards more eco-friendly 3D printing recently, but there is a long way to go.
3D Printing Helps Solve Light Pollution
3D printing technologies are assisting new efforts to curb light pollution worldwide.