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.
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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.