At the University of Michigan, the BioMatters team, under the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning and DART Laboratory, is addressing a significant environmental issue. They’ve developed a unique material from upcycled sawdust that is biodegradable, reusable, and recyclable. This material is innovative and opens up new possibilities in the realm of concrete construction. Globally, sawdust is a massive byproduct of the wood industry, with around 15 billion trees cut each year. In the U.S., 2.1% of the 2022 total annual energy consumption came from wood waste, including sawdust. But, sawdust disposal poses environmental risks, like water toxicity and … Continue reading University of Michigan Students 3D-Print Eco-Friendly Building Blocks with Upcycled Sawdust