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World’s First Fully Recycled Copper Contact Wire Installed in the Netherlands

World’s First Fully Recycled Copper Contact Wire Installed in the Netherlands
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The Dutch rail network operator ProRail has achieved a global milestone in sustainable infrastructure by introducing the world’s first 100% recycled copper contact wire. The innovation marks a significant step towards circular rail construction and ...

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Craft, Code and New Material Logics at Dutch Design Week 2025

Craft, Code and New Material Logics at Dutch Design Week 2025
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At Dutch Design Week 2025 (18–26 October, Eindhoven), designers pair craft with computation to push materials into fresh territory. The results range from data-driven textiles to repairable furniture and flexible wood composites. Across the programme, ...

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From Coffee Sack to Biobased Felt: Re-Yut-Cel Reimagines Textile Waste

From Coffee Sack to Biobased Felt: Re-Yut-Cel Reimagines Textile Waste
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A consortium of Dutch and international partners has found a new life for the thousands of jute coffee sacks discarded each year. The project, Coffeebag Re-Imagined, turns these single-use sacks into a durable, biobased felt ...

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Circularity & Reuse at Dutch Design Week 2025

Circularity & Reuse at Dutch Design Week 2025
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At Dutch Design Week 2025 (18–26 October, Eindhoven), circular design takes centre stage. This year’s programme shows how waste, surplus materials and overlooked resources can gain new life. From interior textiles to terrazzo and education, ...

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Smart Biobased Fabric Monitors Road Conditions in Real Time

Smart Biobased Fabric Monitors Road Conditions in Real Time
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Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut (WKI) and their partners have created a biobased fabric that monitors asphalt roads in real time. The system makes road maintenance more sustainable, cost-effective, and less ...

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What not to miss at Dutch Design Week 2025: Biobased Materials

What not to miss at Dutch Design Week 2025: Biobased Materials
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Dutch Design Week (18–26 October 2025, Eindhoven) returns with a strong focus on material innovation—prioritising sustainability, circularity and regional production. This year’s programme surfaces tangible alternatives to petrochemical materials and linear supply chains, revealing how ...

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Waste-to-product company @renewi_official and building materials producer @holcim.ltd are introducing a new version of the Basalton concrete column. This version replaces all naturally mined sand with 100% recycled sand made from processed concrete waste. The material holds KOMO certification, which confirms it meets the standards needed for concrete production. Rijkswaterstaat and several Dutch water boards are now using these elements in dike reinforcement and flood protection projects. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularConcrete #RecycledMaterials #SustainableDesign #MaterialInnovation #InfrastructureDesign #ConcreteRecycling #CircularConstruction
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Luminous Re-weave is a lighting installation by Ling Sha and Yucheng Tang that brings together craft, technology, and circular design. It shows how discarded textiles can take on a new life as modular, stackable light elements. The project offers fresh inspiration for architects, interior designers, product designers, and lighting designers who are exploring sustainable materials. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #UpcycledDesign #ModularLighting #CircularMaterials #SustainableDesign #TextileInnovation #MaterialInnovation #DesignInspiration #DutchDesignWeek #ReuseRebuild #CraftAndTech #LightingDesign
Luminous Re-weave is a lighting installation by Ling Sha and Yucheng Tang that brings together craft, technology, and circular design. It shows how discarded textiles can take on a new life as modular, stackable light elements. The project offers fresh inspiration for architects, interior designers, product designers, and lighting designers who are exploring sustainable materials. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #UpcycledDesign #ModularLighting #CircularMaterials #SustainableDesign #TextileInnovation #MaterialInnovation #DesignInspiration #DutchDesignWeek #ReuseRebuild #CraftAndTech #LightingDesign
Luminous Re-weave is a lighting installation by Ling Sha and Yucheng Tang that brings together craft, technology, and circular design. It shows how discarded textiles can take on a new life as modular, stackable light elements. The project offers fresh inspiration for architects, interior designers, product designers, and lighting designers who are exploring sustainable materials. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #UpcycledDesign #ModularLighting #CircularMaterials #SustainableDesign #TextileInnovation #MaterialInnovation #DesignInspiration #DutchDesignWeek #ReuseRebuild #CraftAndTech #LightingDesign
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Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (@official_kaist) have created a new way to grow and colour textiles using living microbes. Their method offers a cleaner alternative to the textile industry’s petrochemical fibres and synthetic dyes, which place a heavy burden on water, soil, and air quality. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableTextiles #MaterialInnovation #BacterialCellulose #CircularDesign #EcoFashion #Biofabrication #FutureMaterials #MaterialInspiration #Materials
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Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (@official_kaist) have created a new way to grow and colour textiles using living microbes. Their method offers a cleaner alternative to the textile industry’s petrochemical fibres and synthetic dyes, which place a heavy burden on water, soil, and air quality. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableTextiles #MaterialInnovation #BacterialCellulose #CircularDesign #EcoFashion #Biofabrication #FutureMaterials #MaterialInspiration #Materials
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In Niederanven, Luxembourg, ODA Architects built the country’s first 3D printed residential project. The 47 m² Tiny House acts as a prototype for fast, low-emission and circular construction. Its approach offers useful insights for architects, interior designers, landscape designers and product designers who work with sustainable materials and modular building systems. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #3DPrintedArchitecture #TinyHouseDesign #SustainableConstruction #ModularBuilding #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #EcoMaterials #BiobasedInsulation #SolarPoweredLiving #DigitalFabrication
In Niederanven, Luxembourg, ODA Architects built the country’s first 3D printed residential project. The 47 m² Tiny House acts as a prototype for fast, low-emission and circular construction. Its approach offers useful insights for architects, interior designers, landscape designers and product designers who work with sustainable materials and modular building systems. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #3DPrintedArchitecture #TinyHouseDesign #SustainableConstruction #ModularBuilding #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #EcoMaterials #BiobasedInsulation #SolarPoweredLiving #DigitalFabrication
In Niederanven, Luxembourg, ODA Architects built the country’s first 3D printed residential project. The 47 m² Tiny House acts as a prototype for fast, low-emission and circular construction. Its approach offers useful insights for architects, interior designers, landscape designers and product designers who work with sustainable materials and modular building systems. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #3DPrintedArchitecture #TinyHouseDesign #SustainableConstruction #ModularBuilding #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #EcoMaterials #BiobasedInsulation #SolarPoweredLiving #DigitalFabrication
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Today, on 20 November, Dutch textile innovator @bright.fiber and high-end fashion label @martan.official present their first fully circular knitwear line during a pop-up event in Amsterdam. The launch marks an important moment for sustainable fashion in the Netherlands. The brands introduce premium knitwear made from locally recycled cotton, without dyes or synthetic blends. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #RecycledCotton #SustainableTextiles #MaterialInnovation #CircularFashion #Brightfiber #MARTAN #KnitwearDesign
Today, on 20 November, Dutch textile innovator @bright.fiber and high-end fashion label @martan.official present their first fully circular knitwear line during a pop-up event in Amsterdam. The launch marks an important moment for sustainable fashion in the Netherlands. The brands introduce premium knitwear made from locally recycled cotton, without dyes or synthetic blends. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #RecycledCotton #SustainableTextiles #MaterialInnovation #CircularFashion #Brightfiber #MARTAN #KnitwearDesign
Today, on 20 November, Dutch textile innovator @bright.fiber and high-end fashion label @martan.official present their first fully circular knitwear line during a pop-up event in Amsterdam. The launch marks an important moment for sustainable fashion in the Netherlands. The brands introduce premium knitwear made from locally recycled cotton, without dyes or synthetic blends. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #RecycledCotton #SustainableTextiles #MaterialInnovation #CircularFashion #Brightfiber #MARTAN #KnitwearDesign
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Today, on 20 November, Dutch textile innovator @bright.fiber and high-end fashion label @martan.official present their first fully circular knitwear line during a pop-up event in Amsterdam. The launch marks an important moment for sustainable fashion in the Netherlands. The brands introduce premium knitwear made from locally recycled cotton, without dyes or synthetic blends. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #RecycledCotton #SustainableTextiles #MaterialInnovation #CircularFashion #Brightfiber #MARTAN #KnitwearDesign
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.@leica_watch has added a new mechanical watch strap to its premium accessories collection. The strap is made from LOVR, a plant-based circular material developed by the German materials company @revoltech.official. It is now available through Leica’s online store. With this release, Leica links high-end product design to a new generation of bio-based materials. LOVR comes from European hemp residues combined with plant-based additives. The material contains no plastics, polyurethane or PVC. It is produced locally in Hesse, where both companies are based. This regional approach supports material transparency and reduces transport impact. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #BiobasedMaterials #CircularDesign #SustainableDesign #HempMaterial #DesignInspiration #ProductDesign #FashionTech #EcoMaterials #Leica #Hemp
.@leica_watch has added a new mechanical watch strap to its premium accessories collection. The strap is made from LOVR, a plant-based circular material developed by the German materials company @revoltech.official. It is now available through Leica’s online store. With this release, Leica links high-end product design to a new generation of bio-based materials. LOVR comes from European hemp residues combined with plant-based additives. The material contains no plastics, polyurethane or PVC. It is produced locally in Hesse, where both companies are based. This regional approach supports material transparency and reduces transport impact. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #BiobasedMaterials #CircularDesign #SustainableDesign #HempMaterial #DesignInspiration #ProductDesign #FashionTech #EcoMaterials #Leica #Hemp
.@leica_watch has added a new mechanical watch strap to its premium accessories collection. The strap is made from LOVR, a plant-based circular material developed by the German materials company @revoltech.official. It is now available through Leica’s online store. With this release, Leica links high-end product design to a new generation of bio-based materials. LOVR comes from European hemp residues combined with plant-based additives. The material contains no plastics, polyurethane or PVC. It is produced locally in Hesse, where both companies are based. This regional approach supports material transparency and reduces transport impact. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #BiobasedMaterials #CircularDesign #SustainableDesign #HempMaterial #DesignInspiration #ProductDesign #FashionTech #EcoMaterials #Leica #Hemp
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.@leica_watch has added a new mechanical watch strap to its premium accessories collection. The strap is made from LOVR, a plant-based circular material developed by the German materials company @revoltech.official. It is now available through Leica’s online store. With this release, Leica links high-end product design to a new generation of bio-based materials. LOVR comes from European hemp residues combined with plant-based additives. The material contains no plastics, polyurethane or PVC. It is produced locally in Hesse, where both companies are based. This regional approach supports material transparency and reduces transport impact. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #BiobasedMaterials #CircularDesign #SustainableDesign #HempMaterial #DesignInspiration #ProductDesign #FashionTech #EcoMaterials #Leica #Hemp
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