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- Smile PlasticsSmile Plastics is a premium collection of recycled sheet materials from Smile Materials, crafted entirely from 100% plastic waste, including PET bottles, chopping boards, and packaging materials. Fully recyclable, water-resistant, and easy to work with, each panel has a unique design, making every sheet completely one-of-a-kind.
- MaterialDistrict Expo: Futureproof PlasticsAs the devastating effects of plastic on the environment and human health become increasingly apparent, it's time to rethink the way we use this…
- MaterialDistrict Talks: Plastic FantasticOn 11 December, MaterialDistrict and Broeinest present MaterialDistrict Talks: Plastic Fantastic at Broeinest Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Using a variety of examples, MaterialDistrict’s creative director Els…
- These circular watches are made with recycled consumer wasteThe start-up Circular Clockworks collaborated with Dutch recycling company Coolrec to create a line of circular watches, made from post-consumer ABS waste and leather…
- MaterialDistrict Expo: Plastic FantasticThere is no material as versatile as plastic. It is not broken down by microorganisms, so it is an ideal and low maintenance material…
- Materia Exhibition: Plastic FantasticThere is no material as versatile as plastic. It is not broken down by microorganisms, so it is an ideal and low maintenance material…
- MaterialDistrict Expo: Beyond PlasticsNew raw materials, circular design principles and innovative production technologies are rapidly changing the possibilities offered by plastics and rubber. At Kunststoffenbeurs 2026, MaterialDistrict…
- Bit Stool: Multifunctional Furniture Made From 100% Recycled LDPEThe Bit Stool by Normann Copenhagen shows how recycled plastic waste can become durable and visually striking furniture. Part of the wider Bit collection,…
- Ocean Bacteria Reveal How Biodegradable Plastics Really Break DownBiodegradable plastics are often seen as a solution to the global plastic waste problem. However, new research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)…
- Gelateria Mulegns: A Showcase of Circular Architecture in Wood and PlasticIn the Swiss village of Mulegns, a new ice cream parlour combines tradition with cutting-edge technology. The Gelateria Mulegns is the result of a…
- Princess Traveller Introduces Recycled Luggage Collection with Circular Design FeaturesDutch brand Princess Traveller has released the PT-Elements collection, a series of suitcases made largely from recycled materials. These include PET bottles, polycarbonate, and…
- Lighting the Way: Lampshades from Coastal Plastic WasteModern lampshades made from recycled coastal plastic represent a practical application of waste materials in design. Developed through a waste clean-up initiative in Java,…
- Water Blue Collection: Sustainable Lighting Solutions Inspired by Recycled Water JugsPhilips MyCreation has launched the Water Blue collection, a groundbreaking range of lighting solutions that exemplify sustainability and creative design. Crafted from repurposed water…
- Woven recycled LLDPEIn order to utilize a lot of recycled plastic board leftovers piled up in the factory after making various furniture using this material, Kuo Duo came up with an idea of slicing these offcuts to explore new possibilities. By slicing the material into thin layers, the solid recycled plastic boards became flexible straps, which led the duo to design new products by weaving it together.
- Furniture made from recycled polycarbonate wasteDutch company Plasticiet produced recycled plastic sheet material with a marbled, or pearlescent look, which they used to make a series of furniture. Plasticiet…
- MaterialDistrict Expo: Plastic FantasticThere is no material as versatile as plastic. It is not broken down by microorganisms, so it is an ideal and low maintenance material…
- New IKEA kitchen units Kungsbacka made from 100% recycled materialsEach year, approximately 100 billion PET-bottles are used and discarded, but only a fraction of those are reused. With an ambition to show the…
- 100% Cellulose Films and Coatings Offer Scalable Alternative to Plastic PackagingResearchers in Finland have developed a new generation of fully cellulose-based films and coatings that could help the packaging industry reduce its dependence on…
- Rificolona by Miniforms: A Recycled Lamp with Poetic LightnessItalian design brand Miniforms has introduced Rificolona, a new lamp collection created by Florence-based studio e-ggs. The design combines sustainability, elegance, and flexibility, making…
- What not to miss at Dutch Design Week 2020 part 2: plasticDutch Design Week 2020 takes place from 17 to 25 October. Due to Covid-19, the event will be held entirely virtually, but that does…
- MaterialDistrict Expo: Rethinking Plastic!Plastic is everywhere, from packaging in the supermarket to flooring to your clothes. Unfortunately, everywhere includes our environment and oceans. With the devastating effects…
- Pretty Plastic tileThe company Pretty Plastic has developed a tile that consists entirely of recycled PVC building material waste. Because only waste streams are being used in the production process every tile is slightly different, which gives façades a natural look. The tiles are fully fireproof certified and can be applied on any building.
- Recycled PET blendWaste2Wear is specialized in the recycling of plastic waste into high quality, yarns, woven and non-woven fabrics and finished textile products. The recycled PET (RPET) blended fabrics consist of at least 30% RPET. Waste2Wear fabrics are made from very high twisted filament yarns, with a high number of fibers. This increases breathability and makes them very comfortable to wear.
- Paper cups made of fully recyclable paperboardRenewable materials company Stora Enso developed a renewable paperboard for paper cups, produced without the traditional plastic coating layer, that is fully recyclable. Paper…
