B10-PR1NT is a collection of 3D-printed forms that are bio-inspired, bio-based, and bio-degradable. The process diverts eggshells away from becoming waste by repurposing them into a paste that can be extruded by a clay 3D printer. Parametric forms inspired by tree trunks, garlic cloves, and sea shells are generated through code and sent to the 3D printer to develop the objects. At the end of their lives, the eggshell objects can be returned to the Earth, where they take around 30-90 days to break down and release their nutrients back into the soil. They highlight the importance of regenerative and temporary art and objects in a world that is constantly generating waste and challenge us to consider how art and science can participate in circular processes with benefits beyond the immediate present. The objects are further accompanied by open-source 3D printable biomaterial recipes, inviting others to participate in crafting more regenerative futures.

The Entangled Ecologies Lab is a research group at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, directed by Dr. Fiona Bell. The lab explores the complex relationships between ecological, technological, and sociocultural systems by designing new materials, artifacts, and interactions for regenerative futures.