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- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Radiation-Processed Plastic Waste Becomes Durable Building Material in the PhilippinesThe Philippines has developed a prototype residential building that uses construction components made from recycled plastic waste. The materials were produced using radiation-based processing…
- Clothing made from locally sourced river plasticResearchers at the Dutch Saxion University of Applied Sciences developed clothing made of locally sourced river plastics. While some parts of the process have…
- Mega Mat: Transforming Plastic Waste into a Sustainable Urban ExperienceAt Bangkok Design Week 2025, MVRDV unveiled the "Mega Mat," a striking public installation designed to highlight the potential of recycled plastic while raising…
- How a Dutch Factory is Turning Mixed Plastic Waste into Sustainable Panels and BoardsIn 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.…
- A portable charger made from plastic waste and repurposed batteriesBrighton-based sustainable design studio Gomi designed a 12,000mAh portable charger made from 100% ‘non-recyclable’ plastic waste and repurposed batteries that would otherwise go to…
