Paper Factor: an interior design revolution that starts with Papier-Maché
Paper Factor represents a contemporary innovation in the art of papier mâché, exploring its expressive potential in the field of […]
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Sustainable design
We hear a lot about Sustainable Design, sometimes too much and often not rightly. In this section, we have set ourselves the task of showing you truly sustainable design projects, which take into account the materials used, the production processes and their contribution to a truly circular economy, capable of reducing the environmental impact.
Hydro’s recycled aluminium is revolutionising the metal materials industry
Made with a minimum of 75% recycled, post-consumer scrap, CIRCAL is an eco-friendly choice that slashes carbon emissions compared to […]
econitWood™ turns timber scraps into new material resources
econitWood™ addresses pressing environmental challenges with its sustainable wood manufacturing process, transforming sawdust into innovative materials for design and interiors. […]
Arper’s sustainable office chair replaces plastic with a dozen sheets of paper
Italian furniture brand Arper re-released its iconic Catifa Carta chair earlier this year, featuring a new composite material made from […]
BIOmat Canapa’s hemp bricks could build a new future for architecture
From superior insulation to eco-friendly production, BIOmat Canapa’s groundbreaking hemp-based materials offer architects and builders the tools to create greener, […]
Snøhetta’s compostable hemp lamp “Superdupertube” banishes boring tube lighting
Norwegian studio Snøhetta has teamed up with lighting brand Ateljé Lyktan to create Superdupertube, an office lamp made from extruded […]
Artesanos’ slow design workshops return craft to a calm, masterful process
Artesanos is a Peruvian initiative uniting local artisans and designers in a slow, more sustainable revolution. In a world where […]
Truly embodying the essence of Made in Italy – Meet Ceramica Dolomite
The Made in Italy brand carries substantial value, often exceeding that of the corporate brand. But what does it truly […]
Leap, a more than 85% bio-based material made with upcycled apple waste
Founded in 2017 by Hannah Michaud and Mikael Eydt, Copenhagen-based Beyond Leather Materials has always been dedicated to pushing the […]
And the winner is…Pininfarina’s human-centered approach to trophy design
At the heart of Pininfarina‘s illustrious legacy lies a commitment to human-centered design—a philosophy deeply rooted in the belief that […]
Plust: a new evolution of plastic rooted in years of experience
“At the core of [the company], there is a family,” says Vittorio Moretti, the Sales and Marketing Director of Plust, […]
How materials are transforming the present thanks to research, industry and conscious design
For over two decades, Materially has been a reference point in Italy in the research of innovative and sustainable materials […]
