Newtab-22’s Sea Stone is a concrete alternative made from seashells
Abalone, Oyster and Mussel shells are mixed with natural binders to create a material with the hardness and aesthetic texture of stone. Newtab-22, a design duo […]
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Discover how Innovative Materials are influencing and changing the world of design. From advanced bamboo materials to upcycling furniture and recycled textiles, enjoy a curated selection of Innovative Materials related publications.
This is how OurCarbon turns sewage sludge into a carbon-negative material
Bioforcetech has found an energy-neutral way to transform organic waste into a valuable pigment and material additive. Based in San Francisco and Vimercate (30 minutes north […]
Macarena Torres Puga turns construction waste into earthen planters
The “Waste Epiphany” project upcycles two of the most abundant waste materials used in the building industry: brick and concrete. They might be manmade but Chilean […]
7 eco-friendly packaging alternatives companies should be using in 2021
With more environmentally-conscious consumers pushing brands to be more socially and environmentally responsible, the term ‘eco-friendly packaging’ is becoming more than a buzzword. As a result, […]
154 optical lenses were used to create this sculptural chandelier
Object Density repurposes imperfect lenses to create lighting that celebrates their unique distortive qualities. Look long enough and you will notice the unusual elements used to […]
This biobased house is made from over 100 sustainable materials
Currently on display at Dutch Design Week 2021, “The Exploded View” uses only biobased materials to demonstrate the potential of sustainable design. Mycelium flooring, seaweed tiles […]
Goodbye marble? ecoBirdy turns plastic toys into terrazzo-style furniture
Belgian studio ecoBirdy produces plastic furniture made from recycled plastic similar in appearance to man-made stone composites like terrazzo. When ecoBirdy made its debut at Maison&Objet […]
Futuristic holographic furniture—Etage Projects X Objects of Common Interest
Steel furnishings rendered with a rainbow sheen encompass the Future Archaeology collection by Etage Projects for Objects of Common Interest. Taking over an old military hospital […]
Lamitex launches report endorsing UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
From eco-sustainable processes to employee wellbeing, decorative surfaces specialist Lamitex is on a mission to protect the planet and its people—everybody take notes. There are many […]
“WastEnders” presents materials made from rice, coffee and plants at Milan Design Week
Our pick of the most innovative materials at Milan Design Week’s “WastEnders” exhibition developed by designers and architects including high-tech materials, bio-materials and materials from waste. […]
Ohmie – A lamp made from the peel of three Sicilian oranges
Milan-based start-up Krill Design has 3D printed orange peels into a tactile lamp that can be composted when finished with. When you think you’ve seen it […]
An algae-based lipstick collection for a beautifully sustainable life
Urth proposes a revolutionary design for sustainable beauty with lipstick dispensers and cartridges that disintegrate in an at-home compost bin after 12 weeks. There is an […]