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- A fruitful idea: fabric made from orange peel by Orange FiberIn Italy, the citrus industry discards one million tonnes of citrus fruit peels annually. While the peels are of course biodegradable, it still costs a…
- A 3D printed compostable lamp made from orange peelsItalian design studio Krill Design created a natural and compostable desk lamp called Ohmie, 3D printed from Sicilian orange peels. Said to be the…
- 3D printed cups made of orange peelsItalian-based design and innovation office Carlo Ratti Associati, in collaboration with global energy company Eni, developed an experimental Circular Juice Bar that not only…
- A lampshade made of orange peelsDesigner Alkesh Parmar of Studio Arp designed a lampshade made of sewn together pieces of orange peel. Orange peels are a common waste product…
- Packaging material made from waste orange peelsBrunel University London design student Denny Handley developed a material with waste orange peels, which could be used to keep food fresh. Bio-Peel, as…
- Concept Stroller Explores Biomaterials From Sawdust And Orange PeelA concept stroller developed by students at Aalto University brings together seven experimental materials made from industrial waste, recycled fibres and plant-based raw materials.…
- Partition walls made of mycelium and orange peelsOBOS and Interesting Times Gang unveiled an innovative "wall-as-furniture" concept that highlights the potential of biophilic design and sustainable materials in interior architecture. This…
- Solar-Integrated Electric Vehicle Produces More Energy Than It ConsumesGraduate students at Clemson University have created an electric car that can produce more energy than it uses during a typical day of urban…
- Goodnature: Compostable Fruit Packaging from Agricultural WasteThe company Goodnature introduces a sustainable packaging solution that transforms agricultural waste into fully compostable fruit packaging. Developed in Thailand, the material combines local…
- The Agora TheatreThe outer envelope of the Theatre Agora is made of flat steel panels, corrugated aluminium, and aluminium mesh painted orange and yellow. Lelystad's new…
- Lights with patterns created by bacteriaSwedish designer Jan Klingler created lights coloured by the growing patterns of bacteria, yeast and fungi. Through the help of microbiologist M.D. Ph.D. Volkan…
- The Future of Textiles & Fabrics: an interview with Anne Marie Commandeur & Liesbeth in ‘t HoutThe textile sector is evolving in many different sectors: the clothing industry, interior design, and technical applications. Textile innovation experts Anne Marie Commandeur and Liesbeth…
- A future for sustainable fashion? Materia at State of FashionFrom 1 June until 22 July, the first ever State of Fashion is held in Arnhem, the Netherlands. Materia went to check out the…
- 100% renewable transparent woodResearchers at the Swedish KTH Royal Institute of Technology developed the first transparent wood without the need for fossil-based materials that is 100% renewable.…
- Cinema of woven lightIt sounds ominous: a cinema designed in the space of a former abattoir. How do you turn one cool cavern into a second, more…
- Salt-block spa Salt bricks have healing properties and can be used for construction too. They are gaining popularity in modern environments for living and relaxation.…
- Solar panels made with waste crops generate energy even without sunlightCarvey Ehren Maigue, student electrical engineering at Mapua University in the Philippines, designed a new type of translucent solar panel that combines organic luminescent…
- An installation made of scrap fabricArchitectural firm Behin Ha designed a temporary installation made with scrap fabric material from a coated mesh fabric manufacturer. Coshocton Ray Trace, as the…
- A rug inspired by a pebbled beachScandinavian design studio Muuto teamed up with Margrethe Odgaard to design a wool and jute carpet inspired by the sensuous feeling of walking across…
- Clear woodClear wood is the facade material of today. Its use, however, asks much more of the architect’s knowledge of materials. Modern preservation and production…
- Furniture made from apple leatherFor Cassina Paris Rive Gauche, designer Philippe Starck presented a sofa and chairs made from Apple Ten Lork, a leather-like material made from apple…
- A ‘lava river’ made from paper origamiAs part of the Lluérnia Festival of Fire and Light in Catalonia, David Oliva of Spanish architectural firm SP25 Arquitecura and Anna Juncà from…
- Material highlights at Dutch Design Week 2018 part 1Dutch Design Week takes place this year from 20 to 28 October. As always, the event focuses on designs of the future. Especially for…
- Bronze vessels made from recycled polystyrene packagingFor Fragments, artist and designer Kris Lamba created an ongoing series of bronze vessels, made during a recycling process of polystyrene packaging. Polystyrene is…





















