Recycle design

The debate on whether a design is good or bad is a never-ending one. From terrible public space "solutions" to ideas so bad, it’s hard to believe someone came up with them, we've covered plenty of the latter over the years. So how about we balance out the scales a little bit?

Substantial Chair is a minimalist chair created by German-based designer Alexander Schul. The designer won the Ro Plastic Prize competition, which challenged designers to develop new ways of recycling and reusing plastic. This furniture line is made from sheets of recycled plastic (HIPS: high impact polystyrene). The form and structure of the furniture originate from the idea of combining efficient production methods ,functionality and timeless elegance, with the formative possibilities that…

Green triangular sign of leaves and cardboard with copy space. Eco recycling symbol. Flat lay

Designers should stop using recycled plastic and instead use bioplastics made from raw materials such as algae if they want to reduce pollution, according to Istanbul Design Biennial curator Jan Boelen.

The new product, Baux Acoustic Felt, is made using up-cycled fabric offcuts and low melt polyester fibre Designed by award-winning design studio Form Us With Love, Baux Acoustic Felt is a new sustainable acoustic product consisting of

Circula is an experimental project by Polish designer Tomek Rygalik offering a tool for togetherness with the focus on sustainability.

Czech artist Veronika Richterová decided to do something with PET plastic bottles and now creates life-like sculptures from the repurposed material.

Making bird feeders for the back yard and garden is fun and easy craft ideas

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