Surprise, AZ pilots 3D printing technology to reduce and reuse plastic waste

Surprise, AZ aims to divert plastic through 3D printing

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QBE North America has announced that the city of Surprise, Arizona, has been selected as the pilot site for an initiative aimed at helping cities and other sites reduce plastic waste. The initiative, developed by United Kingdom-based company Automedi, was the winner of the 2022 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge, hosted by Boston-based Leading Cities in partnership with QBE North America.

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Surprise, AZ

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An Arizona City Is Folding New Tech into Its Recycling Program

An innovative solution is being piloted in Surprise, Ariz., leveraging 3D-printing technology to reduce and reuse plastic waste. The ultimate goal is to help enable a circular economy in the region.

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