Packaging (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Packaging

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The packing material around this small glass was 3D printed from used coffee grounds. A white mycelium (sort of a root system for mushrooms) grows on the outside, which turns the grounds into a compostable alternative to Styrofoam.

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Luo et al./3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

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