From Moo to Maker: Scientists turn bad milk into 3D printing filament.
Two Univ. of Wisconsin professors have snagged a U.S. patent for turning spoiled milk into biodegradable plastic for 3D printing, promising to help Wisconsin’s dairy farmers cash in on what was once just food waste. Their patented milk-to-material magic uses dairy proteins to replace petroleum-based plastics. Next step: find a company to commercialize it — hopefully soon!
Carolyn is All3DP’s senior editor and a journalist with 25+ years covering business and technology. Passionate about making tech accessible, her work also appears on Forbes.com.
