environmentally friendly
3Dom Introduces Buzzed, the 3D Printing Filament Made From Beer
“Never leave a beer behind.” That was a phrase I heard often in my college days, from well-meaning friends who simply hated to see a fine beverage such as Miller…
Now on Kickstarter: The New and Improved Felfil Evo 3D Printing Filament Extruder
Nothing in life is perfect – yes, including 3D printing. Unfortunately, no matter how carefully we craft our designs, mistakes and flaws happen. This can be infuriating, as any artist in…
Plastics Industry Awards Recognize ObjectForm for Their Eco-Friendly Filaments
The environment is in serious trouble. It’s an unfortunate and troubling fact, and our own culpability in the destruction is hard for some people to face. On the brighter side,…
PHAbulous Filaments: Make Fantastic 3D Prints from Magical Microbes That Fertilize Your Garden Too
From your credit card to your new toothbrush, plastic is everywhere in your life–and for most, it plays a large role in 3D printing endeavors as well. While plastic was originally…
Re-examining the Clothes Hanger: A 3D Printed Closet Solution
We’re accustomed to seeing innovations on the cutting edge of aeronautics and medicine resulting from 3D printing. Sometimes, however, it is the everyday object that needs renewed attention. North Dakota…
Jenifer 1 & Arthur 1 — 3D Printable Car and Motorcycle Concepts Could Influence Future Design
The automobile industry is in the midst of what may be the biggest shakeup in its 130 year history. Between ride sharing services, the influx of electric vehicles like the…
Enviro: 3D Printlife & Sierra Resins Present Environmentally Friendly ABS at 2015 International CES
While 3D printing is taking the world by storm, propelling us into a new technological age with so many exciting and new options — not to mention a revolution in…
Researchers Look to Squid for Latest Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Material
Thermoplastics are fairly ubiquitous in the 3D printing space. As with any plastic material, though, they have always been subject to environmental concerns; how easy are they to produce, to…
ObjectForm Announces Fila-Cycle, 100% Recycled 3D Printing Filaments
Additive manufacturing is, by its nature, more environmentally friendly than subtractive manufacturing methods; by using only the materials necessary for a particular production run, waste generation drops drastically. Now, though,…
3D Printing Meets Green Living in Landscape Architects’ Cella Planters
3D printing and eco-conscious design team up once again with the introduction of Cella, the brainchild of Harvard Graduate School of Design graduates and innovators Yongkyu Kim and Jonghyun Baek….
MIT Researchers Create Water-Based Robotic Fabrication Method for Natural Biodegradable 3D Printing
Although we have mentioned its benefits so many times in the past, while 3D printing is substantially cutting back on waste within the manufacturing industry, it’s actually creating hundreds of…
Fully 3D Printed Working Engine Runs Completely on Hot and Cold Water — and You Can Print Your Own For Free
3D printing is fascinating, especially to those individuals who have not ever seen the technology in action previously. However, like with all new technology, this fascination subsides as time goes…
UAE Recycling Pioneer Goes Extra “Green” with 3D Printing for Functional Prototype Testing
Recycle Beacon Fz LLC, a UAE-based company developing advanced innovative solutions in the recycling and waste management field, is practicing what they preach by turning to 3D printing technology to…
