Closed-loop additive manufacturing fueled by upcycled plastic

ScienceDaily
Jun 13, 2022, 6:07 pm227 pts
Researchers have developed an upcycling approach that adds value to discarded plastics for reuse in additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. The readily adoptable, scalable method introduces a closed-loop strategy that could globally reduce plastic waste and cut carbon emissions tied to plastic production.

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