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- An ode to the coconut on World Coconut DayThe humble coconut, while not a nut, is far more than an ingredient in your curries or a humorous plot device in cartoons. Today, on…
- Pallets made of waste coconut husksAmsterdam-based start-up CocoPallet developed a nestable pallet made of coconut husks, generally considered waste, that save up to 70% in shipping and storing space.…
- A cooler made with coconut fibreCalled Nutshell, the cooler is made using coconut husk as insulation, reducing the need for petroleum-based materials. The husk of a coconut it protects…
- The dark side of animal materials part 1: WoolIn a time in which small environmental footprints and ethical work conditions are being demanded from manufacturers, more and more designers and material clients…
- ReWrap: A Bag Made from TreesFully biodegradable, this bag is made out of biobased materials, including those from trees. The aim of this design by studio reWrap is to show…
- Wild Mushroom Mycelium Turns Agro-Waste Into PackagingResearchers in Sri Lanka have developed biodegradable mycelium composites using local wild mushroom species and locally available agricultural residues. According to the study, several…
- The first garment made from tree-free rayonThe Australian-based company Nanollose created the world's first wearable garment using a tree-free version of rayon, made using microbes that convert biomass waste products…
- Coral Stone and Ipe Wood Shape Stepped Mixed-Use Development in MiamiOppenheim Architecture has revealed the design of Ziggurat, a mixed-use development in Coconut Grove, Miami. Hammered coral stone, Ipe wood and planted terraces define a series of stepped buildings.
- The EcoWal: Amsterdam’s Living Quay Wall for a Greener CityTo celebrate Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, The Green Mile Foundation has given the city a remarkable gift: the EcoWal. This green quay wall, located along…
- The world’s first modular bicycle tire systemNorwegian brand reTyre offers a modular bicycle tire system with integrated zip-on technology that allows you to adapt your tire thread. The system consists…
- MaterialDistrict Rotterdam 2019: today’s materials for tomorrow’s innovationsFrom Tuesday 12 till Thursday 14 March, the leading material innovation event for R&D and design professionals took place: MaterialDistrict Rotterdam 2019. With a…
- Today’s materials for tomorrow’s architecture!Insulation material made from Typha, communicating façades, printed roof tiles, walls made from fungi… During MaterialDistrict Rotterdam 2019 (12-14 March in Rotterdam Ahoy, the…
- Acoustic plasters and three-dimensional textilesAn annoying reverb, too much noise in a restaurant, or an unpleasant silence in the waiting room. Acoustically awkward situations like these can all…
- Ford and Jose Cuervo Fuel a New Agave-Based BioplasticIn partnership with tequila brand Jose Cuervo, the Ford Motor Vehicle Company is investigating the use of agave fibres, a byproduct of the tequila…
- Naturally Scented TapestryThese tapestries from Modieus are made by combining 100% natural wool with innovatively scented backing made from Organoid materials including vanilla and rose, which…
- A Blooming Bamboo HouseBamboo is a great material not only because of its sustainable properties, but also because of its design flexibility. We’ve recently featured a number…
- Growing Biobased Building MaterialsWhat could be better than simply growing your own building materials? From building sheets made of peanut shells to plastics made from sugar beets,…
- Design spotlight: combinationsEverything already exists: all we have to do is put it together in the right way, so goes an architecture school maxim. A great…
