Category "Material"

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Sustainable fibre technology Spinnova and Fortum worked together to develop prototypes of clothing made of wheat straw-based fabric.

21. November 2019 | via Materialdistrict.com | Read more

Sustainable fibre technology Spinnova and Fortum worked together to develop prototypes of clothing made of wheat straw-based fabric.

21. November 2019 | via Materialdistrict.com | Read more
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New York designer Charlotte McCurdy has fashioned a water-resistant jacket from a plastic made of algae, which captures existing CO2 from the atmosphere.

16. November 2019 | via Dezeen.com | Read more

New York designer Charlotte McCurdy has fashioned a water-resistant jacket from a plastic made of algae, which captures existing CO2 from the atmosphere.

16. November 2019 | via Dezeen.com | Read more
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Mexican start-up Adriano Di Marti developed a partially biodegradable leather alternative made from cacti.

15. November 2019 | via Materialdistrict.com | Read more

Mexican start-up Adriano Di Marti developed a partially biodegradable leather alternative made from cacti.

15. November 2019 | via Materialdistrict.com | Read more
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The toy industry is much better known for shilling cheap plastics and toxic chemicals than for transparency and high environmental standards.

14. November 2019 | via Earth911.com | Read more

The toy industry is much better known for shilling cheap plastics and toxic chemicals than for transparency and high environmental standards.

14. November 2019 | via Earth911.com | Read more
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Chip[s] Board is a biodegradable alternative to MDF that is made from non-food-grade industrial potato waste.

12. November 2019 | via Dezeen.com | Read more

Chip[s] Board is a biodegradable alternative to MDF that is made from non-food-grade industrial potato waste.

12. November 2019 | via Dezeen.com | Read more
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A series of 100% organic products and furniture made from earth and natural fibers by tel-aviv-based designer Adital Ela.

09. November 2019 | via Designboom.com | Read more

A series of 100% organic products and furniture made from earth and natural fibers by tel-aviv-based designer Adital Ela.

09. November 2019 | via Designboom.com | Read more
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Human urine has been used to create environmentally friendly bricks by university students in South Africa.

08. November 2019 | via Nbcnews.com | Read more

Human urine has been used to create environmentally friendly bricks by university students in South Africa.

08. November 2019 | via Nbcnews.com | Read more
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Besides textiles and cosmetics, QMILK also produces a 100% organic plastic which is completely biodegradable, naturally antibacterial and offers excellent dermatological properties.

07. November 2019 | via Qmilkfiber.eu | Read more

Besides textiles and cosmetics, QMILK also produces a 100% organic plastic which is completely biodegradable, naturally antibacterial and offers excellent dermatological properties.

07. November 2019 | via Qmilkfiber.eu | Read more
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Neri Oxman's Mediated Matter Group has digitally designed and robotically fabricated a structure using the molecular components found in tree branches, insect exoskeletons and human bones.

05. November 2019 | via Dezeen.com | Read more

Neri Oxman's Mediated Matter Group has digitally designed and robotically fabricated a structure using the molecular components found in tree branches, insect exoskeletons and human bones.

05. November 2019 | via Dezeen.com | Read more
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Developed in 2007 by Ecovative Design, Mycofoam is made from mycelium and is a high performing packaging solution, cost competitive with conventional foams, and 100% home compostable.

02. November 2019 | via Medium.com | Read more

Developed in 2007 by Ecovative Design, Mycofoam is made from mycelium and is a high performing packaging solution, cost competitive with conventional foams, and 100% home compostable.

02. November 2019 | via Medium.com | Read more