Coffee grounds and mushroom spores can be 3D printed into a compostable plastic alternative, researchers say
27 Feb 2025
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In a new study, researchers have made a promising discovery: a compostable material that can serve as an alternative to plastic. The material is made from a combination of used coffee grounds and spores from Reishi mushrooms that are made into a paste, then 3D printed.
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