Plastic made from plant material for use in 3D printers could replace oil - based materials , say Dutch designers Eric Klarenbeek and Maartje ##mans . They create biopolymers using organic raw materials such as algae , fungi and potato starch . The pair wanted to see local biopolymer 3D print ##makers , or " 3D makers " , creating everything from cardboard to water bottles .
Plastic made from plant material for use in 3D printers could replace oil-based materials, say Dutch designers Eric Klarenbeek and Maartje Dros. They created biopolymers using organic raw materials such as algae, fungi and potato starch. The pair want to see local biopolymer 3D print stores, or "3D bakeries", creating everything from furniture to water bottles.