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- More sustainable asphalt made from recycled tires and organic waxAna María Rodríguez Alloza, a researcher from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), developed a new type of asphalt that could be considered more ecological,…
- Recycling an old bridge and dead coral to restore reefsIn an attempt to restore bleaching coral reefs, initiatives make artificial reefs using an old bridge and dead coral. Coral reefs are diverse underwater…
- Recycling coffee groundsIn addition to recycling materials like paper and glass, UK recycling company Paper Round collects coffee grounds separately, to be turned into bio-fuel by…
- The world’s first bicycle path from recycled plasticThe province of Overijssel in the Netherlands will get the world’s first, and second, PlasticRoad, a road made from recycled plastic, in the form of…
- New type of plastic can be recycled infinitelyResearchers at Colorado State University developed a new type of plastic that can, theoretically, be recycled infinitely. Plastics have proven their usefulness over and…
- 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…
- Properly Breathing House with recycled ceramic bricksIn a lot of ways, buildings are like people. They come in all shapes and sizes, need an extra layer to keep warm, and…
- Recycling YachtsThe recycling of yachts, motor boats and sailboats may sounds glamorous, but it is in fact an urgently needed response to the growing environmental…
- Tyyne Acoustic Screen Combines Wood Weaving With Recycled MaterialsFinnish interior architecture studio Sistem and circular economy company Niimaar have developed Tyyne, an acoustic space divider inspired by traditional wood weaving. The design…
- Recycled Wind Turbine Blade Fibres Reinforce Cement CompositesResearchers at Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology in Poland have investigated cement composites reinforced with fibres recovered from wind turbine blades. The exploratory…
- Elephant Manure and Recycled Plastic Turned into Festival LightingThis year, researchers will test outdoor lighting made from recycled plastic, plant-based materials and elephant manure at the TT Festival in Assen, the Netherlands.…
- Recycled Paper Waste Forms Living Papercrete InstallationMorphosis by designer Raza Zahid is an experimental installation that explores the structural and ecological potential of recycled paper waste. By transforming discarded paper…
- Recycled Paper Profiles As A Circular Alternative To Steel In Drywall SystemsSteel studs form the structural framework of most gypsum partition walls. However, new material developments show that biobased alternatives can replace these metal components.…
- Tiffany Façade Beijing Showcases Sculptural Glass and Recycled DesignThe Tiffany & Co. flagship store in Beijing’s Taikoo Li Sanlitun district features a façade made up of vertically arranged glass fins. Designed by…
- Exsalted Pavilion by DEOND explores recycled materials and lightDuring Dubai Design Week 2025 (4–9 November), multidisciplinary studio DEOND, founded by Ross Lovegrove and Ila Colombo, presented Exsalted, a pavilion that explores the…
- Bee2C: A Circular Beehive from Mycelium and Recycled Coffee WasteThe Bee2C project demonstrates how organic waste can be transformed into a structural, functional, and ecological material solution. By cultivating mycelium on a substrate…
- Utrecht Introduces 100% Recycled Asphalt on ArchimedeslaanThe municipality of Utrecht, the Netherlands, has initiated a pilot project on Archimedeslaan using asphalt composed entirely of recycled materials. This marks the first…
- Circular Hamam Towel from Zeeman: Locally Made in Twente Using Recycled DenimFrom 18 April 2025, Dutch fashion retailer Zeeman will offer a new hamam towel in all its stores in the Netherlands—a towel with a…
- Recycled PVC Cords Used in Circular Pavilion for Urban SpaceThe PLUP Pavilion, designed by Nomada Estudio Urbano, demonstrates the reuse of industrial waste materials in urban design. Located in the Chihuahua Desert, the…
- Post Cov Sneaker Wins Recycling Design Award for Sustainability and InnovationThe Munich-based brand nat-2, led by designer Sebastian Thies, has been recognized with the 11th Recycling Design Award for its innovative Post Cov Sneaker.…
- A pavilion made of 3D printed bricks made of recycled PET bottlesFor the 2024 fall edition of Maison&Objet (4-8 September 2024), Hong Kong-based architectural studio LAAB designed a pavilion consisting of 3D printed bricks, which…
- A watch made of recycled stainless steel and hemp residueLuxury watch brand ID Genève and German start-up revoltech collaborated to create a watch made of recycled stainless steel and a wrist band made…
- 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…
