Olicomp3D Project: An opportunity to give a second life to agro-food waste.
At KAOKA Sustainable Habitat , the brand created by Matersia Proyectos y Materiales SL ( https://matersia.com/ ), we believe in the transformative power of sustainable innovation. That's why we're proud to share a strategic partnership with Andaltec Technology Center, the University of Jaén, the University of Cádiz, and the Sierra Mágina Designation of Origin (DO).
The goal of this project is to make better use of the waste generated by the olive sector , such as olive pruning wood and olive pits , and repurpose them. The idea is to convert these remains into a new type of material that can be used in large-scale 3D printers to manufacture various products.
This new material will be tested experimentally in the creation of packaging that will be used to promote and sell oils from the Sierra Mágina Designation of Origin.
The project, called "OLICOMP3D," is designed to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. How does it do this? Through an innovative manufacturing method, using waste that currently pollutes (because it emits harmful gases) and reducing the use of traditional plastics derived from petroleum. This promotes a more environmentally friendly production model, creates new economic opportunities in rural areas, and helps combat climate change. You can learn more at https://olicomp3d.com.
This project is particularly related to the SDGs that promote:
- Decent employment and economic growth.
- Sustainable industry and innovation.
- Cities and communities responsible for the environment.
- More responsible consumption.
- Action against climate change.
Our shared goal is to reclaim agri-food waste from the olive sector to reduce waste and transform it into new, value-added materials.
The olive grove is one of the pillars of the Andalusian economy, and also a source of inspiration. Using waste products like olive pits, we are developing innovative materials that not only help reduce environmental impact but also result in functional, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing products.
One example of this is the creation of sustainable packaging for olive oil from the Sierra Mágina DO. But without a doubt, one of our most exciting developments is the new version of the OLIVE lamp , our lamp made with this new material based on olive grove waste , which preserves the warm, natural tone so characteristic of olive pits. An elegant and sustainable design that will soon be available on the market, in addition to the current cork-based version.
All this collaborative work was warmly received at EXPOLIVA 2025 , the international olive oil and related industries fair held in Jaén. There, together with our partners, we were able to present our new materials, prototypes, and products. to the public, demonstrating how it is possible to combine design, technology and sustainability from a local perspective with a global impact.
This project, the result of a public-private collaboration between knowledge, technology, and agri-food stakeholders in Andalusia, demonstrates the potential of the circular economy as a driver of development and innovation.
Throughout this project, we have been meeting with the various participants and stakeholders, where they were even able to visit our facilities to learn about the printing of the project's demonstrators, the cases for the Sierra Mágina Designation of Origin oil bottles. This way, at MATERSIA's facilities, they were able to see the progress of the 3D printing of the cases, as well as the different equipment and processes involved.
You can find more information about the project at: https://olicomp3d.com
You can also find us on the MATERSIA website: https://matersia.com/
