sustainable materials

Innovative Living Materials: Coffee Grounds and Fungal Mycelium as Sustainable 3D Printing Substitutes for Packing Foam

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What Happened A recent study highlighted by Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine showcases an innovative use of waste coffee grounds combined with fungal mycelium to create a biodegradable material that could replace traditional packing foam. This living material leverages the natural growth properties of fungi to bind coffee waste into a lightweight, durable, and … Read more

Harnessing Living Materials: The Rise of Microalgae-Based Sustainable 3D Printing

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What Happened? Recent research highlighted in Wiley Online Library explores the untapped potential of microalgae as sustainable materials in 3D printing. This emerging field leverages living microalgae to create bio-embedded materials that can be printed into functional structures, opening new frontiers in environmentally friendly additive manufacturing. Why It Matters The integration of living materials like … Read more