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FREITAG Turns Truck Tarp Offcuts Into Collectible Bag Charms

FREITAG Turns Truck Tarp Offcuts Into Collectible Bag Charms

FREITAG’s new Lucky Trucking Charms turn truck tarp scraps into one-of-a-kind bag accessories – blending the bag charm craze with circular design.

Ariane van Dievoet Explores New Ways to Work Offcuts Into Design

Ariane van Dievoet Explores New Ways to Work Offcuts Into Design

Using fragments of reclaimed materials, Belgium-based designer Ariane van Dievoet makes beauty out of what others might discard.

All Aboard: The WA Lamp Gives Tokyo Train Parts a Second Life

All Aboard: The WA Lamp Gives Tokyo Train Parts a Second Life

Akasaki & Vanhuyse’s WA lamp preserves the history of Tokyo’s daily commute, reimagining train parts as a sculptural light for today.

Max Lamb Turns Hotel Waste Into the WASTED Collection – 001

Max Lamb Turns Hotel Waste Into the WASTED Collection – 001

Developed for and with Bali-based eco resort Desa Potato Head, the Max Lamb WASTED Collection – 001 of homewares marks a fresh strategy in circular design.

Caroline Chao Uses G-STAR Reclaimed Denim for The Roll-Up Chair

Caroline Chao Uses G-STAR Reclaimed Denim for The Roll-Up Chair

The Roll-Up Chair by Caroline Chao for G-STAR's the Art of Raw uses reclaimed denim and metal from industrial manufacturing to create a luxurious seat.

Luca Nichetto Upcycles Murano Glass Into Sculptural Lighting for Astep

Luca Nichetto Upcycles Murano Glass Into Sculptural Lighting for Astep

By reclaiming pieces of Murano glass, Luca Nichetto transform waste into the sculptural Upglas lighting collection for Astep.

Fyrn's Studio Series Turns Waste Into Wanted Objects

Fyrn's Studio Series Turns Waste Into Wanted Objects

Fyrn’s Studio Series offers a new blueprint for sustainability, transforming leftover production materials into functional, collectible art.

The In-Side Collection Offers a Pop of Color All Year Round

The In-Side Collection Offers a Pop of Color All Year Round

The In-Side Collection by Thomas Heatherwick for Magis takes upcycling to a new level with post-consumer polypropylene formed into luxury outdoor furniture.

Textile Offcuts Are Reimagined by Nendo for the Hana-arashi Exhibition

Textile Offcuts Are Reimagined by Nendo for the Hana-arashi Exhibition

Dappled light and quilted comfort are on display for the Hana-arashi exhibit featuring objects by Nendo made from Paola Lenti's textile offcuts.

Consumers Are in Good Company With Pallas Textiles
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Consumers Are in Good Company With Pallas Textiles

Pallas Textiles launches In Good Company, a new collection comprising six sustainable textiles that utilize SEAQUAL® YARN.

The Biodegradable Alder Collection Is Absorbed Back by Earth

The Biodegradable Alder Collection Is Absorbed Back by Earth

The indoor/outdoor Alder furniture collection, a collaboration between green-tech design brand Mater + renowned architect + designer Patricia Urquiola, is a biodegradable breakthrough.

A Puffer Jacket Reimagined as a Bag or a “Jacket” for Your Laptop

A Puffer Jacket Reimagined as a Bag or a “Jacket” for Your Laptop

The Puffer Bag isn't just a bag – it's a statement piece, a conversation starter, and a tribute to the timeless winter coat staple.

skinflint Restores 1920s–1970s Lighting for Homes, Restaurants + Shops

skinflint Restores 1920s–1970s Lighting for Homes, Restaurants + Shops

Design Milk talks to British lighting brand skinflint who gives new life to vintage lights, saving more than 50,000 from landfill so far.

This Natural Material Is Made From the Forest Without Cutting It Down

This Natural Material Is Made From the Forest Without Cutting It Down

ForestBank is made with scraps from the forest – foliage, bark, seeds, soil, small trees – and can be shaped and formed like regular hardwood and turned into modern furniture.

Síofra Caherty Turns Tarps, Waste Leather, and Airplane Straps Into Bags

Síofra Caherty Turns Tarps, Waste Leather, and Airplane Straps Into Bags

Síofra Caherty of Jump The Hedges makes colorful bags from reclaimed truck tarpaulin, airplane seat parts, and waste leather.