Earlier this year, we wrote about how the city of Sevilla, Spain, is using leftover oranges to generate clean energy. Driven by the same mission to turn waste from citrus into something useful, Milan-based startup Krill Design has 3D printed orange peels into a sleek, compostable … [Read more...] about This sleek compostable lamp is made from discarded orange peels
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Amsterdam unveils the world’s first 3D printed steel bridge
After two years of waiting, Amsterdam is now home to the world’s first 3D-printed steel bridge. Designed by architecture firm MX3D, the bridge lays over one of the capital’s oldest canals, in the Red Light District. The eye-catching, futuristic bridge boasts hidden sensors that … [Read more...] about Amsterdam unveils the world’s first 3D printed steel bridge
Elephant-friendly alternative to ivory can be 3D-printed to restore art
Although there has been a ban on international ivory trading since 1989, tens of thousands of elephants are still poached for their tusks every year, a trend that’s slowly pushing some endangered species to the brink of extinction. A team of scientists has recently developed a … [Read more...] about Elephant-friendly alternative to ivory can be 3D-printed to restore art
This company uses logging waste to 3D print furniture
Every year, billions of trees are cut down to supply a growing demand for wood products. Most of the logging, however, is unsustainable and negatively impacts biodiversity, land rights, and livelihoods. This process also compromises forests' potential to tackle climate … [Read more...] about This company uses logging waste to 3D print furniture
Dutch couple moves into Europe’s first fully 3D-printed home
3D printing has gained popularity as scientists, engineers, architects, and innovators discover more ways that we can use this technology to make housing more equitable and sustainable. Now, as reported by The Guardian, a Dutch couple has become the tenants of Europe's first … [Read more...] about Dutch couple moves into Europe’s first fully 3D-printed home