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2020 Year in Review: Circular by Design

2020 Year in Review: Circular by Design

We launched a new column in 2020 that explores the potential of waste as a valuable new raw material + now we're taking a look back.

Jacqueline de la Fuente Turns Waste Paper + Cardboard Into Sculptural Vases

Jacqueline de la Fuente Turns Waste Paper + Cardboard Into Sculptural Vases

Jacqueline de la Fuente makes sculptural vases from waste paper and cardboard after noticing the increase in waste her family generated.

Incipio Organicore Makes a Case for Going Green
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Incipio Organicore Makes a Case for Going Green

We take a closer look at the Incipio Organicore line of protective phone cases are 100% compostable.

DMTV Milkshake: Michael Green on Building a Low-Carbon Future

DMTV Milkshake: Michael Green on Building a Low-Carbon Future

In this DMTV Milkshake episode, Michael Green covers his favorite spot in the natural world and his favorite-ever building project.

Ella Doran Turns Waste Plastic into an Upholstered Chair With a Message

Ella Doran Turns Waste Plastic into an Upholstered Chair With a Message

We spoke with London-based designer Ella Doran about a circular economy and her latest project, the Clean Up Plastic Camo Chair.

DMTV Milkshake: Katie Treggiden Is Making Sense of Waste

DMTV Milkshake: Katie Treggiden Is Making Sense of Waste

DM Editor at Large, author + speaker Katie Treggiden examines waste in design in this episode of DMTV Milkshake.

Yair Neuman Turns Waste Eyewear Lenses Into Lighting Collection

Yair Neuman Turns Waste Eyewear Lenses Into Lighting Collection

Yair Neuman turns discarded lenses into polycarbonate sheet materials from which he creates a striking lighting collection — "Lens Light."

Take 5: Leather Watermelon Bags, 3D-Printed Earrings, Vegan Sneakers + More

Take 5: Leather Watermelon Bags, 3D-Printed Earrings, Vegan Sneakers + More

Editorial Director Caroline Williamson shares 5 things from the design world that she appreciates and why, in our new Take 5 series.

DMTV Milkshake: Laurence Carr on Sustainability + Improving Your Wellbeing at Home

DMTV Milkshake: Laurence Carr on Sustainability + Improving Your Wellbeing at Home

Designer Laurence Carr discusses eco-friendly home choices that will make us feel better + live better—with a lower carbon footprint.

StoneCycling Turns Industrial and Demolition Waste Into Bricks

StoneCycling Turns Industrial and Demolition Waste Into Bricks

We spoke with StoneCycling who developed a way of upcycling waste found in vacant buildings in The Netherlands awaiting demolition.

Clever Ep. 126: Sustainability Thought Leader Joel Towers

Clever Ep. 126: Sustainability Thought Leader Joel Towers

Architect + Professor of Sustainable Design Joel Towers is outspoken and optimistic about a future that is circular, decarbonized + just.

Daniel Svahn Turns Waste Furniture Into New Furniture

Daniel Svahn Turns Waste Furniture Into New Furniture

Daniel Svahn discusses a collection of contract furniture he made from furniture discarded by the same sector.

Wendy Andreu Turns Selvedges Into Innovative New Material

Wendy Andreu Turns Selvedges Into Innovative New Material

A collaboration that creates an innovative material from waste selvedges – the edges of textile rolls that are usually discarded.

Studio Woojai Turns Waste Paper Into Bricks and Furniture

Studio Woojai Turns Waste Paper Into Bricks and Furniture

We caught up with Studio Woojai about a project that repurposes waste paper into bricks and sculptural furniture.

Camira + SEAQUAL Turn Ocean Plastic into Upholstery Fabric

Camira + SEAQUAL Turn Ocean Plastic into Upholstery Fabric

Camira + SEAQUAL Initiative turn waste plastic from the sea into the industry's first upholstery fabric to contain ocean plastic.