Green Materials
Etienne Esmenjaud’s Perforated Flat-Pack Lamps Are Made from Felt and Sustainable Wood
These amazing perforated pendant lamps are the creation of product designer Etienne Esmenjaud. By using low-impact and easy to handle materials, such as FSC wood and felt, he is able to laser-cut, pierce
Eyktir is a 24-Hour Clock Made from Biodegradable Cardboard
In the past, Icelanders told time using a traditional measurement system called Eykt – the day was split into eight Eyktir consisting of three hours each. Inspired these traditions, designer Jón
Yukihiro Kaneuchi Creates Elegant Vases Using Sand From the Beach
Japanese designer Yukihiro Kaneuchi recently unveiled a series of sculptural vases made from local sand. Dubbed Sand Vases, the four flower-container designs consist of a mix of crystals, renewable cork
Pinwu’s Bamboo Paper Tié Chair Scores Salone Satellite Design Report Award
Last week Pinwu became the first Chinese design team to win a Salone Satellite Design Report Award. Zhang Lei, Christoph John and Jovana Bogdanovic’s winning collection is made from natural and
NBT Studio’s Ambihive is a LED Lamp and Sound System Packed Into a Single Cardboard Wall Fixture
Cardboard becomes a sleek and modern material choice with NBT Studio‘s AmbiHive, an ambient wall light and high-tech speaker all-in-one. Made from sustainable Inverted Corrugated Board (ICB), the
MIT Researchers Create Self-Cleaning Glass that is Anti-Fogging and Glare-Free
Beads of water on glass photo via Shutterstock Glass is a fundamental building material with thousands of practical applications, and if you believe what the folks at Corning are selling, our use of glass
From Yuhang Unveils Bamboo Paper Gú Chair at Milan Design Week
From Yuhang is a design collective based in China that applies local paper making techniques to furniture design. During this year’s Milan Design Week they unveiled their Gú Chair, which is molded
Pepe Heykoop’s Leather Loops Stools Entice at the Milan Furniture Fair
Dutch designer Pepe Heykoop transforms the disused into the exquisite with his Leather Loops stools. Using remnant leather collected from the furniture industry, Heykoop has created a line of furniture
Back To Wood: Andrej Malinin Recycles Old Newspapers Into New Furniture
Swedish designer Andrej Malinin uses recycled newspaper and colorful paper waste to create a strong, compostable material that resembles wood. By gluing together hundreds of paper layers using a
My Eco Can is a 100% Biodegradable Travel Mug Shaped Like a Soda Can
Winner of the iF Design Award in 2010, My Eco Can is a cool portable cup that is completely biodegradable. Cleverly shaped like a soda can to stand out amongst all those drab tumblers, each cup is made
SmartDeco Builds Eco-Friendly and Easy to Assemble Flat-Pack Furniture
If you’ve been looking for some basic furniture for your home, check out SmartDeco‘s eco-friendly creations. Founded in 2011, SmartDeco produces 100% recyclable furniture that is proudly made
JAILmake’s Reseeding Bricks Help Grow Living Buildings in London
Installing grassy facades on urban buildings are a great way to create a greener city. With this in mind, London-based design studio JAILmake has developed these ‘Reseeding Bricks’, which can
Download a Free Copy of ‘Sustainable Materials: With Both Eyes Open’
‘Sustainable Materials: With Both Eyes Open‘ by Julian M. Allwood and Jonathan Cullen was released today, and you can get a copy for yourself online for free! Production of materials accounts
iZen’s Bamboo Keyboard is for Eco-Conscious iPad Users
If you’ve been looking for a keyboard to complement your iPad, why not opt for one of iZen‘s gorgeous bamboo models instead of a plastic one? iZen Bamboo is the first eco-friendly bluetooth
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