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From Wetlands to Warmth: BioPuff and the Future of Regenerative Materials
The BioPuff Jacket by Ponda highlights an innovative approach to sustainable material development. Combining biobased materials with regenerative design principles, the jacket demonstrates a practical application of circular design in fashion. Its material properties, particularly ...
Read more >Addressing Housing Challenges Through Circular Building: StartBlock’s Sustainable Innovation
The housing crisis is a global issue, with many countries grappling with shortages and long construction timelines. StartBlock, a leader in modular housing solutions, tackles this challenge head-on with innovative approaches focused on sustainability, circularity, ...
Read more >How a Dutch Factory is Turning Mixed Plastic Waste into Sustainable Panels and Boards
In a significant step toward circularity and material innovation, Dutch scale-up Uppact is going to build a cutting-edge recycling facility in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. Capable of processing 4,000 tons of plastic waste annually, the factory ...
Read more >Mutualism: Transforming Waste into Elegant Lighting
The Mutualism Lamp, a collaboration between Dutch creators VanPlestik and Blom & Blom, was showcased during Dutch Design Week as a striking example of sustainable design. Combining craftsmanship, material innovation, and advanced technology, the lamp ...
Read more >From Demolition to Design: New Horizon’s Circular Construction Solutions
New Horizon, a company specializing in circular economy solutions, is making significant progress in sustainable construction by focusing on the reuse of building materials. The company aims to set new standards in the demolition and ...
Read more >Broken Ceramics Bring Sustainability: Circular Innovations in Bricks and Tableware
Every year, significant amounts of ceramic waste are incinerated in the Netherlands, while simultaneously there is a growing demand for raw materials in industries such as brickmaking. Addressing this challenge, a circular chain collaboration has ...
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