3D printer transforms food waste into coffee mugs and coasters

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. A new type of 3D printer could help households do their part to reduce food waste while also producing some nifty household accessories. In 2019 alone, the US generated 66 million tons of food waste. The majority of that waste (60 percent) ended up in landfills. According to one EPA report, the carbon dioxide generated from food waste is equivalent to the emissions of 42 coal-fired power plants.