We are often told that the downside of bioplastics is that it competes with agricultural production. First-generation bioplastics like PLA are frequently made from corn or sugar. However, subsequent generations use the waste from agricultural corps or other sources like algae or CO2 which clearly do not compete with food production. In any event the […]
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Build a house with recycled plastics
An Australian company, Studio Kite, has developed a range of enormous 3D printers specifically designed to create models and props for the film and TV industry. Following the horrific 2019/20 bushfire season in Australia, they used these printers to create wildlife nesting boxes. As China had recently introduced its China Sword policy, the company was […]