MIT researchers have developed the Foodres.AI Printer, an AI-assisted 3D printer that converts household food scraps like banana peels, eggshells, and coffee grounds into functional items such as coasters, cups, and utensils. This innovation aims to address the  U.S. food waste problem by creating “hyper-local circular economies” that repurpose waste before it reaches landfills or compost bins.

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