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Interior panels made with paper waste

Interior panels made with paper waste
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FRONT Materials (formerly Stonecycling) partnered with ALTED Materials to launch paper-based panels, upcycling 722 kg of landfill waste with every 100m2 of interior wall cladding.  Global paper consumption is on the rise, with Europe alone ...

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A chair made of coffee sacks

A chair made of coffee sacks
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In the pursuit of a more sustainable future, companies are increasingly looking at ways to repurpose waste into functional products. Vepa, a Dutch furniture manufacturer, and Peeze, a coffee roasting company, have teamed up to ...

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Ceramics Glaze Made from Stone Sawdust

Ceramics Glaze Made from Stone Sawdust
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Studio Peipei has developed a sustainable ceramic glaze using stone sawdust. This innovation reduces the need for raw ceramic materials, lowering the environmental impact associated with traditional glaze production. By repurposing sawdust, a common byproduct ...

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A Memorial Crafted from Pet Ashes and Crushed Shells

A Memorial Crafted from Pet Ashes and Crushed Shells
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Resting Reef is pioneering a unique solution for pet memorials by combining pet ashes with crushed shells to create sustainable, underwater reef urns. The artificial reefs provide both a resting place for beloved pets and ...

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Earplugs made of mycelium

Earplugs made of mycelium
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Mycelium earplugs by Gob represent an innovative step towards sustainable hearing protection. Made from mycelium, the root structure of fungi, these earplugs offer a biodegradable alternative to traditional earplugs. Mycelium is known for its rapid ...

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A lampshade made of orange peels

A lampshade made of orange peels
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Designer Alkesh Parmar of Studio Arp designed a lampshade made of sewn together pieces of orange peel. Orange peels are a common waste product in the global food industry. With his project APeel, Parmar aims ...

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.@zoo_planckendael in Mechelen, Belgium, built what is said to be Europe’s tallest bamboo tower. This structure stands 28 metres tall and became the centrepiece of the zoo’s redesigned entrance. More than just an architectural highlight, the project offers valuable insights for architects, landscape designers, and product developers working with sustainable and biobased materials. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/europes-tallest-bamboo-tower-highlights-sustainable-innovation-at-zoo-planckendael/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Bamboo #BambooArchitecture #SustainableDesign #BiobasedMaterials #GreenBuilding #CircularDesign #EcoArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #LandscapeDesign #ArchitecturalInspiration #ZOOPlanckendael
.@zoo_planckendael in Mechelen, Belgium, built what is said to be Europe’s tallest bamboo tower. This structure stands 28 metres tall and became the centrepiece of the zoo’s redesigned entrance. More than just an architectural highlight, the project offers valuable insights for architects, landscape designers, and product developers working with sustainable and biobased materials. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/europes-tallest-bamboo-tower-highlights-sustainable-innovation-at-zoo-planckendael/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Bamboo #BambooArchitecture #SustainableDesign #BiobasedMaterials #GreenBuilding #CircularDesign #EcoArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #LandscapeDesign #ArchitecturalInspiration #ZOOPlanckendael
.@zoo_planckendael in Mechelen, Belgium, built what is said to be Europe’s tallest bamboo tower. This structure stands 28 metres tall and became the centrepiece of the zoo’s redesigned entrance. More than just an architectural highlight, the project offers valuable insights for architects, landscape designers, and product developers working with sustainable and biobased materials. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/europes-tallest-bamboo-tower-highlights-sustainable-innovation-at-zoo-planckendael/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Bamboo #BambooArchitecture #SustainableDesign #BiobasedMaterials #GreenBuilding #CircularDesign #EcoArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #LandscapeDesign #ArchitecturalInspiration #ZOOPlanckendael
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.@zoo_planckendael in Mechelen, Belgium, built what is said to be Europe’s tallest bamboo tower. This structure stands 28 metres tall and became the centrepiece of the zoo’s redesigned entrance. More than just an architectural highlight, the project offers valuable insights for architects, landscape designers, and product developers working with sustainable and biobased materials. Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/europes-tallest-bamboo-tower-highlights-sustainable-innovation-at-zoo-planckendael/ #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Bamboo #BambooArchitecture #SustainableDesign #BiobasedMaterials #GreenBuilding #CircularDesign #EcoArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #LandscapeDesign #ArchitecturalInspiration #ZOOPlanckendael
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Made from lignocellulosic fibres and PMDI resin, these boards are formaldehyde-free, water-resistant, and manufactured using DefibraTech 1.0 technology, ensuring sustainability and high performance. VestaEco LDF by @vestaeco / More at MaterialDistrict.com #materialoftheday #materials #sheetmaterial #biobasedmaterials #construction #architecture
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Dutch printing company @debinkopmeer has developed an innovative notebook called bionotes, made from roadside grass. This eco-friendly material, known as VoorBIJ-paper, is produced entirely in the Netherlands. The notebook is a practical example of circular design and shows how local biomass can support sustainable communication and branding. It’s especially relevant for designers working in packaging, product presentation, and environmentally responsible brand experiences. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com @bionotes.nl #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Paper #SustainableDesign #CircularMaterials #BiobasedInnovation #EcoFriendlyNotebook #GrassPaper #MaterialInnovation #LocalProduction #DesignForSustainability #CircularDesign
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.@Nike developed a specialised performance kit for middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon as she prepares to attempt to break the four-minute mile barrier. The Breaking4 collection showcases advanced material research, aerodynamic optimisation and manufacturing innovation. While designed for one athlete’s historic attempt, the technologies also have potential for wider applications in high-performance textiles, sportswear development, additive manufacturing and material science. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #FashionDesign #MaterialInnovation #SportswearDesign #3DPrinting #PerformanceTextiles #NikeBreaking4 #AdvancedMaterials #Aerodynamics #AdditiveManufacturing #TextileEngineering #WearableTechnology
.@Nike developed a specialised performance kit for middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon as she prepares to attempt to break the four-minute mile barrier. The Breaking4 collection showcases advanced material research, aerodynamic optimisation and manufacturing innovation. While designed for one athlete’s historic attempt, the technologies also have potential for wider applications in high-performance textiles, sportswear development, additive manufacturing and material science. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #FashionDesign #MaterialInnovation #SportswearDesign #3DPrinting #PerformanceTextiles #NikeBreaking4 #AdvancedMaterials #Aerodynamics #AdditiveManufacturing #TextileEngineering #WearableTechnology
.@Nike developed a specialised performance kit for middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon as she prepares to attempt to break the four-minute mile barrier. The Breaking4 collection showcases advanced material research, aerodynamic optimisation and manufacturing innovation. While designed for one athlete’s historic attempt, the technologies also have potential for wider applications in high-performance textiles, sportswear development, additive manufacturing and material science. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #FashionDesign #MaterialInnovation #SportswearDesign #3DPrinting #PerformanceTextiles #NikeBreaking4 #AdvancedMaterials #Aerodynamics #AdditiveManufacturing #TextileEngineering #WearableTechnology
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.@Nike developed a specialised performance kit for middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon as she prepares to attempt to break the four-minute mile barrier. The Breaking4 collection showcases advanced material research, aerodynamic optimisation and manufacturing innovation. While designed for one athlete’s historic attempt, the technologies also have potential for wider applications in high-performance textiles, sportswear development, additive manufacturing and material science. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #FashionDesign #MaterialInnovation #SportswearDesign #3DPrinting #PerformanceTextiles #NikeBreaking4 #AdvancedMaterials #Aerodynamics #AdditiveManufacturing #TextileEngineering #WearableTechnology
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Canadian company Hempearth Group is developing an aircraft made largely from hemp composites. This project shows the potential of hemp as a material for composite manufacturing. It offers a biobased alternative to conventional materials like fibreglass and carbon fibre. The approach may interest designers in aerospace, automotive, marine, architecture, interior, and industrial product sectors. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Hemp #HempComposites #SustainableMaterials #BioBasedDesign #AviationInnovation #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #EcoFriendlyMaterials #ProductDesign #AerospaceDesign #AutomotiveDesign #MarineDesign #ArchitectureMaterials
Canadian company Hempearth Group is developing an aircraft made largely from hemp composites. This project shows the potential of hemp as a material for composite manufacturing. It offers a biobased alternative to conventional materials like fibreglass and carbon fibre. The approach may interest designers in aerospace, automotive, marine, architecture, interior, and industrial product sectors. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Hemp #HempComposites #SustainableMaterials #BioBasedDesign #AviationInnovation #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #EcoFriendlyMaterials #ProductDesign #AerospaceDesign #AutomotiveDesign #MarineDesign #ArchitectureMaterials
Canadian company Hempearth Group is developing an aircraft made largely from hemp composites. This project shows the potential of hemp as a material for composite manufacturing. It offers a biobased alternative to conventional materials like fibreglass and carbon fibre. The approach may interest designers in aerospace, automotive, marine, architecture, interior, and industrial product sectors. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Hemp #HempComposites #SustainableMaterials #BioBasedDesign #AviationInnovation #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #EcoFriendlyMaterials #ProductDesign #AerospaceDesign #AutomotiveDesign #MarineDesign #ArchitectureMaterials
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Canadian company Hempearth Group is developing an aircraft made largely from hemp composites. This project shows the potential of hemp as a material for composite manufacturing. It offers a biobased alternative to conventional materials like fibreglass and carbon fibre. The approach may interest designers in aerospace, automotive, marine, architecture, interior, and industrial product sectors. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Hemp #HempComposites #SustainableMaterials #BioBasedDesign #AviationInnovation #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #EcoFriendlyMaterials #ProductDesign #AerospaceDesign #AutomotiveDesign #MarineDesign #ArchitectureMaterials
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Designer @roc.h.biel combines classical inspiration with modern material innovation, creating furniture from upcycled beech wood dust. Dust Order is a sculptural furniture collection that transforms “the grandeur of Corinthian columns” into modern minimalist designs. The series shows how waste materials and digital production can create elegant, sustainable pieces that feel both ancient and futuristic. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Sawdust #UpcycledMaterials #SustainableDesign #MaterialInnovation #FurnitureDesign #CircularDesign #BeechWood #ArchitecturalInspiration #SculpturalFurniture #ContemporaryDesign #MilanDesignWeek #CorinthianColumns
Designer @roc.h.biel combines classical inspiration with modern material innovation, creating furniture from upcycled beech wood dust. Dust Order is a sculptural furniture collection that transforms “the grandeur of Corinthian columns” into modern minimalist designs. The series shows how waste materials and digital production can create elegant, sustainable pieces that feel both ancient and futuristic. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Sawdust #UpcycledMaterials #SustainableDesign #MaterialInnovation #FurnitureDesign #CircularDesign #BeechWood #ArchitecturalInspiration #SculpturalFurniture #ContemporaryDesign #MilanDesignWeek #CorinthianColumns
Designer @roc.h.biel combines classical inspiration with modern material innovation, creating furniture from upcycled beech wood dust. Dust Order is a sculptural furniture collection that transforms “the grandeur of Corinthian columns” into modern minimalist designs. The series shows how waste materials and digital production can create elegant, sustainable pieces that feel both ancient and futuristic. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Sawdust #UpcycledMaterials #SustainableDesign #MaterialInnovation #FurnitureDesign #CircularDesign #BeechWood #ArchitecturalInspiration #SculpturalFurniture #ContemporaryDesign #MilanDesignWeek #CorinthianColumns
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Designer @roc.h.biel combines classical inspiration with modern material innovation, creating furniture from upcycled beech wood dust. Dust Order is a sculptural furniture collection that transforms “the grandeur of Corinthian columns” into modern minimalist designs. The series shows how waste materials and digital production can create elegant, sustainable pieces that feel both ancient and futuristic. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Sawdust #UpcycledMaterials #SustainableDesign #MaterialInnovation #FurnitureDesign #CircularDesign #BeechWood #ArchitecturalInspiration #SculpturalFurniture #ContemporaryDesign #MilanDesignWeek #CorinthianColumns
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