Reducing scientific research waste production: Can we recycle lab plastics for 3D printing?

By Beatriz Santos Carvalho, Ariane Pandolfo Silveira, Julia Fernandes Barros, and Tatiane De Melo Pereira
Backed by Matija Mazi, Claire Chougnet, Rivelino Montenegro, Lawrence Adrian, Rosa Mendelson, Donald Yee, Kelly Cristina, Dr. Edward L. D'Antonio, Mariana Amorim Fraga, Rafael Pirolla, and 40 other backers
Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology
Brazil
EcologyEngineering
DOI: 10.18258/11301
$1,818
Raised of $1,755 Goal
103%
Funded on 7/30/18
Successfully Funded
  • $1,818
    pledged
  • 103%
    funded
  • Funded
    on 7/30/18

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November 16, 2018
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November 14, 2018
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EN: We are already testing the 3D printer!
November 7, 2018
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EN: Our project is funded! And now?!
October 5, 2018
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EN: Our next goal before the end of the campaign is...
July 28, 2018
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July 27, 2018
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July 22, 2018
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EN: How are we collecting plastic waste in the laboratory?
July 9, 2018
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EN: Version of the project in Portuguese
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