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- A car made of flax and recycled ocean plasticStudents from Eindhoven University of Technology presented the design of their sixth car. Called Luca, the vehicle is made of flax and recycled plastic…
- Prosthetic limbs made from recycled plastic bottlesDr Karthikeyan Kandan, senior lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) in the UK, developed a method to create prosthetic limb…
- Solar-panel Pavement made from recycled plasticSlowly but surely, there is an increase in the amount of solar energy used. Here at Materia, we have discussed all kinds of innovations…
- A 3D printed kinetic installation made of recycled plasticDesign studio Atelier DARN created a kinetic installation made of 3D printed pieces made of recycled plastic. For the 2024 edition of Festival des…
- Dutchfiets: a bicycle made from recyclable plasticIn the Netherlands, people love to cycle. In fact, there are more bicycles than people around. Most bicycles are made of steel, though we…
- Recycled plastic custom shapesvanPlestik is a design studio and circular production company. They use plastic waste streams as raw materials for their large-scale 3D-printers.Displayed in this exhibition are Refrigerator parts (white), Hospital packaging (transparent green), Flower trays (black) and CD cases (clear transparent).
- A pavilion made of recycled plastic bricksHong Kong-based architectural firm Daydreamers Design created a pavilion made of recycled plastic bricks, inspired by the traditional local custom of the burning tower…
- Roadside clippings and recycled fibre-reinforced plastic to protect waterbanksWith two projects, alternative and sustainable materials are being tested to protect waterbanks in the Netherlands. The Dutch Department of Waterways and Public Works…
- Foldable bicycle helmet from recycled plastic keeps you safe on the roadDepending on where you live and how the infrastructure is, cycling may not be the safest option for you. A helmet makes it a…
- Recycled PlasticAkwamat allows for natural ventilation of your mattresses and cushions, and prevents moist and mould. Enkev’s Akwamat can be used for boats, caravans, holiday homes and any other place where ventilation doesn’t occur naturally.
- ECHO Chair Uses Recycled Plastics in Large-Scale 3D PrintingZHA has collaborated with Spanish large-scale 3D printing company Nagami on the ECHO Chair, a furniture collection that combines computational design with additive manufacturing.…
- Recycled plastic: not always more sustainable?Toy brick company LEGO will no longer produce bricks made from recycled plastic bottles, because the process would lead to more carbon emissions than…
- Design Surfaces Made from Recycled PlasticSustaign panels are solid surface materials made from 100% postconsumer recycled polypropylene (PP). Plastic waste is carefully processed and re-engineered into high-quality architectural panels that combine technical performance with a distinctive visual identity.
- Recycled plastic waste upholsteryAs part of its dedication to researching new alternatives and exploring future materials with an eye to sustainability, Vescom has gone back to the…
- A 3D printed pavilion made from recycled plastic bottlesMEAN (Middle East Architecture Network) designed a 3D printed pavilion made from plywood, 3D printed concrete and 3D printed recycled PET. Designed for Dubai…
- An emergency shelter made of recycled plastic bottlesArchitectural and design start-up Six Miles Across London Limited (Small) and Shard engineer WSP designed a low cost pyramid-shaped emergency shelter, made of bamboo…
- 3D Printed Recycled Plastic Panels Translate Energy Into ArchitectureAectual has created a custom 3D printed wall panel system for energy company E.ON. The design turns the company’s visual identity into a tactile…
- ISLA Plastic-free paper cup coating is completely recyclableMany paper cups are coated with a thin layer of plastic to prevent the liquid content to spill out. However, while convenient when the…
- A stool ‘designed’ by plastic-eating mealwormsBritish designer William Eliot used plastic-eating mealworms to eat through polystyrene. The resulting design for a stool was then 3D printed in black-coloured sand.…
- When Did We Become A Plastic Society?When did we become a plastic society and what do we do about it? From our dependence on plastic bottles, to plastic wrap to…
- Controversy Surrounding Black Plastic in Product DesignRecent discussions in the materials industry have raised concerns over black plastic utensils, particularly in the context of safety and sustainability. A study published…
- Biodegradable Plastics: Why Designers Should Look Beyond the LabelBiodegradable and biobased plastics are often promoted as sustainable choices for the built environment, interiors, products and packaging. Yet new research from Radboud University…
- Safer Recycling Solutions for Food Packaging: A Step CloserRecycling food packaging into material suitable for new food packaging presents a significant challenge. New materials must meet strict food safety standards, yet the…
- From Shopping Bags to Streets: Turning Plastic Waste into InfrastructureGlobal plastic waste is projected to exceed one billion tonnes a year by 2050. Yet only about nine per cent is currently recycled. Researchers…
