Discarded denim reborn as decorative plates
Jeans are a staple in most people’s wardrobes. The moment it starts to fray or fade (unless that’s part of your fashion statement), you either…
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How Does Upcycling Innovate Materials?
Amidst global concerns of exceeding the Earth’s capacity, upcycling has gained prominence as a solution, driven by conscious consumption and the circular economy’s principles. Upcycling…
The Ultimate Example Of Upcycling: Repurposing Discarded Movie Screens Into Interior Products
In a groundbreaking collaboration with CGV, South Korea’s leading movie brand, designer Haneul Kim has unveiled a remarkable initiative to address the environmental challenge of…
A humble cardboard box is reinvented into a functional modular furniture
A lot of my friends who are parents often complain (well, not really) that they buy expensive toys for their kids only for them to…
Designed by an ex-Apple engineer, this futuristic trash can turns leftover food into chicken feed in your kitchen
One of the most challenging things I experience because I live alone and I live in a condo is trying to keep my trash from…
This distinctive wood-like material is made from worthless scraps of wood
The use of wood in products and design goes back millennia, and the material continues to be a favorite today, especially among those turning their…
Samsung sustainability initiative takes a step forward with Unpacked 2022 devices
Smartphones are one of the most ubiquitous pieces of consumer electronics in the world today. An overwhelming number of people have one, some might even…
This puffer jacket is filled with single-use masks and shows the pandemic-related environmental issues!
The pandemic has led to a huge lifestyle shift and in the bid to stay safe, the environment is suffering from the excessive use of…
This glass recycling bin is an interactive, aesthetic & educational design that promotes sustainable living!
The Guangjing glass recycling station was designed to be an interactive product that played on the meaningful habit of recycling as well as the circular…
This DIY hydroponic pot repurposes a glass goblet to grow avocado in your living room
A hydroponic system is far better at growing plants without the use of soil by using a mixture of water and nutrients. Even better it…
This sustainable lamp is designed using discarded banana fibers!
I will never stop being amazed by how designers are pushing the boundaries by creating sustainable products. Nuclée is a lamp created from discarded banana…
This sustainable suitcase uses 70% lesser parts & is easier to assemble/disassemble than IKEA furniture!
The sustainable travel and eco-tourism industry is slowly seeing a boost as more people become aware of the consequences of their itineraries. But we need…