Compost and lighting don’t usually go together, but innovative design studio Ett La Benn decided the two seemingly separate things would mesh perfectly together in their new Malva lamp. Unveiled at Milan Design Week, this minimalist, contemporary fixture was inspired by the natural material properties of cellulose and viscose. Each lampshade is made out of sponges that are moistened and left to dry out on a mold. This simple process requires no excessive energy and fulfills all the criteria for truly eco friendly design.

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Iconic designer Karim Rashid has teamed up with Dupont to design an eco-friendly living space for the future. Unveiled during Milan Design Week, his Smart-ologic residence is made from a range of new Corian eco materials which are composed of recycled material. To showcase the materials and their versatility, Rashid designed everything from the furniture to the bedding to the accessories in organic shapes with his signature bold color palette splashed throughout.

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Made from a remarkable 98% biodegradable material, the DBA 98 Pen has been designed and manufactured with a careful eye for detail, beginning with its simple and elegant design. New York-based DBA are quick to note that apart from the roller ball and nib, everything from the cap, to the reservoir, to even the ink it writes with is completely biodegradable and non-toxic.

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