Tech Buzz :Ekocycle 3D printer uses recycled plastic bottles as component in filament cartridges

Cubify has announced that it will be selling a $1199 printer later this year called the Ekocycle Cube 3D Printer—it will be using recycled PET plastic bottles as one component in its filament cartridges—a single cartridge will hold the equivalent of three 20oz. bottles, making up 25 percent of its content.

Entertainer Will.i.am, chief creative officer for 3DSystems, designer of the printer (in collaboration with Coca-Cola), is serving as a promoter to drum up support for the printer and for the creation of eco-friendly technology in general.