# Eco Printing Materials Agridust Reduces 3D Printing Waste by Using Food Scraps and Compost By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-04-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printing-waste References: [3dprint](http://3dprint.com/55358/agridust-food-3d-printing/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/24616719/AgriDust-Biodegradable-material) Despite the possibilities that additive manufacturing presents across all industries, [3D printing waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-packaging-mold) seems to be an issue that is going overlooked. To remedy this, Italian designer Marina Ceccolini aims to make what's old new again with Agridust. Agridust is a material that is made with [food scraps and compost](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-pads)—including household items like shells, peanuts, tomato skins, citrus peels and coffee grounds. Although the dense material can be used to shape packaging vessels, when used with an extruder, this non-toxic and biodegradable material also becomes suited for 3D printing. As well as cutting down on the amount of [plastic filament](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natnov-bioscience) that will go to waste during prototyping, this is also an effective way to reduce the monetary and environmental costs that come with dumping unwanted creations into a landfill. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Using Agridust as a biodegradable material in 3D printing reduces waste and environmental impact. - **Circular Economy:** The use of Agridust, made from food scraps and compost, creates a closed-loop system by repurposing waste for 3D printing. - **Resource Efficiency:** Agridust helps optimize resources by utilizing food scraps and compost for the creation of 3D printing materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **3D Printing:** The use of Agridust as a sustainable and biodegradable material opens up opportunities for eco-friendly 3D printing. - **Packaging:** Agridust's dense composition allows for its use in shaping packaging vessels, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional packaging materials. - **Waste Management:** The adoption of Agridust in 3D printing can help reduce the need for landfill disposal of plastic filament waste, improving waste management practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Date Pit 3D-Printing Filaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repit.md) - [Recycled Printing Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmix.md) - [Vibrant 3D-Printed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-design.md) - [3D-Printed Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econitwood.md) - [3D-Printed Recycled Misprint Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-studio.md) - [3D-Printed Filament Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyformer.md) - [Eco-Friendly 3D Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept.md) - [Waste-Transformed Biomaterials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-osmosis.md) - [Fully Recyclable 3D-Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohome3d.md)