TEW Magazine

  Millions of tons of non-water soluble plastic end up in landfills, rivers, and oceans each year, harming wildlife, contaminating food and water, and threatening human health. If current trends continue, by 2050 there could be more plastic than fish in the oceans , leaving future generations to face a planet overwhelmed by pollution. Sustainable solutions that create water-soluble, recyclable, and 3D-printable materials are beginning to change this trajectory, since our planet’s surface is mostly water, as well as the composition of our bodies, enabling water soluble  materials to be used and safely returned to the environment is key to our survival as species. By reducing waste, supporting on-demand and localized manufacturing, and turning potential pollutants into reusable resources, these innovations show that convenience and sustainability can coexist. At the forefront of this movement are leaders pioneering circular plastics, demonstrating that thoughtful material design...