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  1. ArticleDe Extase Fase: a pavilion made from 100 per cent recycled materialsWaste doesn’t exist. That is the statement that architectural and design studio Flex wants to make with their pavilion De Extase Fase (The Ecstasy…
  2. ArticleNotjustuseless project turns recycled plastic straws into fabricNOTJUSTUSELESS, a project by Hungarian designer Katalin Huszár, is an experimental eco-design initiative to collect and reuse plastic straws and turning them into fabric.…
  3. ArticleFlyleather: a lighter leather material made from recycled leatherOne problem with natural leather is that because no animal hide is perfectly square or round, over 15 per cent of a cow’s hide…
  4. ArticleZippelin: an inflatable travel bag from recycled truck tarpaulinsFor people who travel a lot, a large suitcase with wheels is essential, but they take up a lot of space when they aren’t…
  5. MaterialRECYCLED CURTAIN VIGOThis in-between curtain connects the outside nature with the desire for peace and comfort inside. VIGO is made of 100% Trevira CS inherent fire-retardant…
  6. ArticleImproving air quality by recycling rice strawSwedish furniture giant IKEA aims to improve the air quality in various regions, starting in India, by turning rice straw, traditionally burned, into a…
  7. MaterialRefilThis recycled PET filament is made from old PET bottles. It’s up to 90% recycled and is a premium quality recycled filament. The recycled PET filament prints really easy. It's strong, flexible and almost no warping during printing. Furthermore it's a very clean plastic, meaning that it's food contact acceptable (FCA) and you won't have any smell during printing.
  8. ArticleElectric Waste Collection Vehicle Demonstrates Circular ManufacturingMercedes-Benz Trucks has introduced the reECONIC, a battery-electric waste collection concept vehicle developed with 32 partners to demonstrate how circular materials can be integrated…
  9. ArticleMercedes-Benz Tomorrow XX Explores Circular Material Strategies in Automotive DesignWith the Tomorrow XX technology programme, Mercedes-Benz outlines a long-term research and development framework focused on reducing the environmental impact of vehicle components and…
  10. MaterialARCHISONIC® CottonCottonTex represents a unique approach to the sustainable use of materials. The first type features a standard ARCHISONIC® Cotton layer, offering a refined finish. The second type presents a rawer aesthetic. Both varieties are united by their composition, a blend of 60% cellulose and 40% recycled textiles. A product of the Impact Lab, Impact Acoustics' in-house experimental materials research.
  11. ArticleA New Life for Solar Panels: A Step Towards CircularityA recent collaboration between Maltha Glass Recycling and Saint-Gobain has facilitated progress in solar panel recycling. Maltha, a European glass recycling company and subsidiary…
  12. ArticleBest of 2019: Furniture made from unrecyclable paper fibresOriginally published on 25 January Dutch designer Tim Teven created a new material made from unrecyclable paper fibres, also known as screen, which he…
  13. ArticleThe world’s first reusable cup made with used cupsCircular design practice Circular and Co developed rCUP, a reusable travel mug made from recycled used coffee cups. Each year, billions of coffee cups…
  14. ArticleFurniture made from unrecyclable paper fibresDutch designer Tim Teven created a new material made from unrecyclable paper fibres, also known as screen, which he used to make building blocks…
  15. ArticlePackamama’s Eco-Flat Wine Bottle: A Sustainable Packaging SolutionPackamama, a packaging company known for producing the award-winning 'eco-flat' wine bottle, has developed a product designed to improve sustainability and efficiency within the…
  16. MaterialCrispyCrispy is a collection of serving bowls crafted entirely from deconstructed post-consumer crisp packaging. By transforming non-recyclable crisp packets into serving bowls that hold crisps once again, Crispy showcases the potential of recycling complex plastics and circular design.
  17. MaterialTrifilon RTrifilon R is a recycled biocomposite that combines high-grade recycled polypropylene with natural fibres such as hemp and wood-derived cellulose. Developed by Swedish material company Trifilon, the material is designed to reduce the use of virgin fossil resources while retaining the processing and mechanical characteristics required for demanding injection-moulded products.
  18. ArticleFrom Waste Stream to Resource: Giving Horticultural Film a Second LifeDuring crop rotation in the horticultural sector, large amounts of plastic film are removed each year. This material, mainly strip film and walkway film,…
  19. MaterialRT247 ReClay EcoBlend #1ReClay EcoBlend is a range of bricks where recycled bricks are blended with Randers Tegl's most sustainable newly-produced bricks. The mix consists of 50% recycled bricks and 50% new bricks, resulting in a unique, rustic appearance and a low CO2 footprint. The combination of recycled and new bricks creates a rich variation in the finished brickwork. The recycled bricks come from demolished masonry, meaning their environmental impact is minimal.
  20. MaterialBT40 & Raw circularA circular carpet with the unique Niaga®-technology. The very first carpet that can be fully recycled and made into a new carpet of the exact same top quality, over and over again. Niaga®-technology is a glue that acts like a screw, and can be easily disassembled for recycling.
  21. ArticleA future for sustainable fashion? Materia at State of FashionFrom 1 June until 22 July, the first ever State of Fashion is held in Arnhem, the Netherlands. Materia went to check out the…
  22. ArticleSend The Design, Not The Furniture: How TRIBOO Is Trying To Scale Circular InteriorsA year after MaterialDistrict profiled founder Marc van der Heijden, TRIBOO is working on the parts of its circular furniture model that no single…
  23. ArticleWood-Derived Celluplastic Combines High Performance With CircularityResearchers have developed a cellulose-based bioplastic that combines strength, flexibility and transparency. The material, called ‘celluplastic’, also supports closed-loop recycling and complete biodegradation. It…
  24. ArticleRenewable Black Pigment Brings Circularity to Black PackagingBlack remains a popular colour in packaging and product design. It conveys quality, contrast and strong brand identity. However, traditional black plastics present a…