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govert flint's SPRING chair opens up from two flat-packed sheets of metal

Govert Flint emphasizes sustainable furniture design through innovative methods that facilitate delivery and assembly of products, leading to a circular economy.

vienna's construction waste becomes recyclable furniture for canteen by studio dreiSt

Studio dreiSt's Biofabrique canteen turns urban waste into sustainable ceramic tiles, demonstrating innovative circular design principles.

TerraTimber / Professorship for Digital Design & Fabrication (DDF) + Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

TerraTimber creates sustainable construction systems by digitally upcycling waste wood using AR technology and innovative design principles for a circular economy.

Durat's Sustainable Surfaces Merge Aesthetics with Environmental Ethics - Yanko Design

Durat redefines recycled materials with functional and aesthetic sustainable design.

DIY vacuum cleaner leaves competition in the dust with one&twenty's 'best of best' award

The Opencyclone DIY handheld vacuum by Lion Sanguinette and Jonathan Stein won the 'Best of Best' award at the one&twenty design competition in Milan.

The Biodegradable Alder Collection Is Absorbed Back by Earth

The Alder collection by Mater and Patricia Urquiola is completely biodegradable using patented Matek® material technology.
The collection is made from post-consumer or -industrial waste blended into a moldable raw substance and designed for complete disassembly and upcycling.

govert flint's SPRING chair opens up from two flat-packed sheets of metal

Govert Flint emphasizes sustainable furniture design through innovative methods that facilitate delivery and assembly of products, leading to a circular economy.

vienna's construction waste becomes recyclable furniture for canteen by studio dreiSt

Studio dreiSt's Biofabrique canteen turns urban waste into sustainable ceramic tiles, demonstrating innovative circular design principles.

TerraTimber / Professorship for Digital Design & Fabrication (DDF) + Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

TerraTimber creates sustainable construction systems by digitally upcycling waste wood using AR technology and innovative design principles for a circular economy.

Durat's Sustainable Surfaces Merge Aesthetics with Environmental Ethics - Yanko Design

Durat redefines recycled materials with functional and aesthetic sustainable design.

DIY vacuum cleaner leaves competition in the dust with one&twenty's 'best of best' award

The Opencyclone DIY handheld vacuum by Lion Sanguinette and Jonathan Stein won the 'Best of Best' award at the one&twenty design competition in Milan.

The Biodegradable Alder Collection Is Absorbed Back by Earth

The Alder collection by Mater and Patricia Urquiola is completely biodegradable using patented Matek® material technology.
The collection is made from post-consumer or -industrial waste blended into a moldable raw substance and designed for complete disassembly and upcycling.
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#sustainability

Meet the notable energy transition and circular economy startups in the larger Rotterdam region - Silicon Canals

Energy transition and circular economy movements are transforming global sustainability practices and business models.

German startup Rebike Mobility secures 13M funding - Silicon Canals

Rebike Mobility secures €13M funding to scale refurbished e-bikes, fostering sustainability and affordability in the cycling industry.

Less Waste, By Design: Humanscale's Refreshed Circularity Program

Humanscale's initiatives promote a circular economy to combat office furniture waste, focusing on collaborative solutions for sustainable design and manufacturing.

Buda Recypark Industrial Center / Atelier 229

The project revitalizes an underutilized area into a modern logistics hub that integrates sustainability and aesthetics.

UK electronics firms want VAT off spare parts and repairs

Removing VAT on electronic repairs can promote sustainability and repair culture while addressing the issue of electronic waste.

AWS extends data center equipment lifespans with reverse logistics plant in Dublin

Amazon's Dublin facility promotes data center hardware repair and recycling, supporting sustainability and job creation in Ireland.

Meet the notable energy transition and circular economy startups in the larger Rotterdam region - Silicon Canals

Energy transition and circular economy movements are transforming global sustainability practices and business models.

German startup Rebike Mobility secures 13M funding - Silicon Canals

Rebike Mobility secures €13M funding to scale refurbished e-bikes, fostering sustainability and affordability in the cycling industry.

Less Waste, By Design: Humanscale's Refreshed Circularity Program

Humanscale's initiatives promote a circular economy to combat office furniture waste, focusing on collaborative solutions for sustainable design and manufacturing.

Buda Recypark Industrial Center / Atelier 229

The project revitalizes an underutilized area into a modern logistics hub that integrates sustainability and aesthetics.

UK electronics firms want VAT off spare parts and repairs

Removing VAT on electronic repairs can promote sustainability and repair culture while addressing the issue of electronic waste.

AWS extends data center equipment lifespans with reverse logistics plant in Dublin

Amazon's Dublin facility promotes data center hardware repair and recycling, supporting sustainability and job creation in Ireland.
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#environment

Power-sucking GenAI also set to create mountain of e-waste

GenAI could produce up to 2.5 million tons of e-waste by 2030 without proper interventions, highlighting a critical environmental concern.

Why most plastic can't be recycled DW 03/17/2023

Around 85% of plastic packaging worldwide ends up in landfills.In the US, which is by far the world's biggest plastics polluter, only around 5% of over 50 million tons of plastic waste produced by households in 2021 was recycled, accordingto Greenpeace.With plastic production set to triple globally by 2060, plastics made primarily from oil or gas are a growing source of the carbon pollution fuelling climate change.

Tree trunks animate facade of demountable Forest Bath housing in Eindhoven

Dutch architecture studio GAAGA has created a residential building in the forested Bosrijk park in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, which is wrapped by colonnades of tree trunks.Named Forest Bath, the building is informed by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yokuku, or forest bathing, which is a therapeutic act centred on spending time in nature.

UK climate tech startup investment doubles in 2022

UK climate technology startups have raised $7.5bn in 2022 so far, almost double the entire $4m raised by the same firms throughout 2021, but more work is needed to scale down global emissions in the timescales needed, according to a Tech Nation report.Published ahead of COP27, which runs from 6-15 November, the Climate tech report 2022 said UK investment in firms working to address the climate crisis had seen "exponential growth" in the past year, with 5,200 companies now operating in the sector.

Power-sucking GenAI also set to create mountain of e-waste

GenAI could produce up to 2.5 million tons of e-waste by 2030 without proper interventions, highlighting a critical environmental concern.

Why most plastic can't be recycled DW 03/17/2023

Around 85% of plastic packaging worldwide ends up in landfills.In the US, which is by far the world's biggest plastics polluter, only around 5% of over 50 million tons of plastic waste produced by households in 2021 was recycled, accordingto Greenpeace.With plastic production set to triple globally by 2060, plastics made primarily from oil or gas are a growing source of the carbon pollution fuelling climate change.

Tree trunks animate facade of demountable Forest Bath housing in Eindhoven

Dutch architecture studio GAAGA has created a residential building in the forested Bosrijk park in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, which is wrapped by colonnades of tree trunks.Named Forest Bath, the building is informed by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yokuku, or forest bathing, which is a therapeutic act centred on spending time in nature.

UK climate tech startup investment doubles in 2022

UK climate technology startups have raised $7.5bn in 2022 so far, almost double the entire $4m raised by the same firms throughout 2021, but more work is needed to scale down global emissions in the timescales needed, according to a Tech Nation report.Published ahead of COP27, which runs from 6-15 November, the Climate tech report 2022 said UK investment in firms working to address the climate crisis had seen "exponential growth" in the past year, with 5,200 companies now operating in the sector.
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#sustainable-architecture

POHULA(va) / 1+ X

PÕHULA(va) is a sustainable straw installation designed for community interaction, serving as a stage and pavilion while promoting environmental awareness.

scaffolding and reclaimed pipes shape BQ studio's pavilion in russian land art festival

The Resonance Pavilion exemplifies architectural innovation through sustainable design using repurposed materials.
It promotes versatility by serving dual functions as a workshop space and cultural hub.

MIT graduate utilizes waste to build a foldable and adaptable home prototype

Reevaluating waste management systems is imperative for sustainable architecture.
Yiqing WANG's systematic approach repurposes institutional waste effectively.

'regrow willow' poses hybrid earth construction system strengthened with digital fabrication

Innovative hybrid material system combining willow and earth for architectural applications
Promoting circular construction with alternative materials and closed-loop systems

POHULA(va) / 1+ X

PÕHULA(va) is a sustainable straw installation designed for community interaction, serving as a stage and pavilion while promoting environmental awareness.

scaffolding and reclaimed pipes shape BQ studio's pavilion in russian land art festival

The Resonance Pavilion exemplifies architectural innovation through sustainable design using repurposed materials.
It promotes versatility by serving dual functions as a workshop space and cultural hub.

MIT graduate utilizes waste to build a foldable and adaptable home prototype

Reevaluating waste management systems is imperative for sustainable architecture.
Yiqing WANG's systematic approach repurposes institutional waste effectively.

'regrow willow' poses hybrid earth construction system strengthened with digital fabrication

Innovative hybrid material system combining willow and earth for architectural applications
Promoting circular construction with alternative materials and closed-loop systems
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from www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A sisterhood of the travelling pants, but with belly-support shorts': how to ethically shop and share maternity clothes

Circular maternity wear addresses ethical fashion demands during pregnancy amidst cost-of-living and climate crises.

CORVA: Want Greater Adoption Of Bitcoin? Use It To Fix Problems.

Bitcoin's adoption hinges on addressing real-world problems rather than theoretical advantages.

Building deconstruction, reuse would benefit NYS jobs, climate | Cornell Chronicle

Transitioning from demolition to deconstruction could reshape New York's economy while advancing environmental and climate goals.
#mining

This Colorado town wants to mine gold from waste

CJK Milling aims to remine waste in Leadville, capitalizing on valuable minerals and promoting environmental cleanup efforts.

Colorado home of National Mining Museum dubious about plan to 'remine' gold from local mine waste

CJK Milling plans to remine Leadville's waste piles, aiming to recover gold while addressing long-standing environmental issues.

This Colorado town wants to mine gold from waste

CJK Milling aims to remine waste in Leadville, capitalizing on valuable minerals and promoting environmental cleanup efforts.

Colorado home of National Mining Museum dubious about plan to 'remine' gold from local mine waste

CJK Milling plans to remine Leadville's waste piles, aiming to recover gold while addressing long-standing environmental issues.
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from Architectural Digest
1 month ago

Hella Jongerius's Berlin Studio Is a Feast for the Eyes

Hella Jongerius emphasizes continuous recycling and reinvention in design, promoting the idea of unfinished objects for user interpretation.

How to Build a Thriving Business in a Niche Industry | Entrepreneur

Conscious consumerism and circular economy trends present profitable opportunities for niche businesses.
#collaboration

Sustainability: Why circularity solutions are a supply chain imperative

Achieving a sustainable supply chain requires collaboration across sectors for a circular economy.

UAL rolls out donation boxes for students to leave and source materials

A team of current and former students from the University of the Arts London have collaborated to create mobile storage units, allowing classmates to deposit and collect materials as part of a " circular economy of sharing".The Re-Use units, which are being rolled out across UAL's London College of Fashion, Chelsea College of Arts and London College of Communication, provide a dedicated space where students can drop off unwanted scraps from their projects so that others can reuse them at no extra cost.

Sustainability: Why circularity solutions are a supply chain imperative

Achieving a sustainable supply chain requires collaboration across sectors for a circular economy.

UAL rolls out donation boxes for students to leave and source materials

A team of current and former students from the University of the Arts London have collaborated to create mobile storage units, allowing classmates to deposit and collect materials as part of a " circular economy of sharing".The Re-Use units, which are being rolled out across UAL's London College of Fashion, Chelsea College of Arts and London College of Communication, provide a dedicated space where students can drop off unwanted scraps from their projects so that others can reuse them at no extra cost.
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Job Vacancy: Business Development Intern (f/m/d) // NORNORM | Internships Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

NORNORM focuses on reinventing workspaces with circularity, offering sustainable workspace solutions and seeking ambitious individuals for business development.

Restrap Releases New Repair Packs, Repair Your Damaged Bike Bags with Repurposed Wastage

Designed with sustainability in mind, Restrap's Repair Packs use repurposed waste materials to extend the lifespan of bikepacking bags.

How Does Upcycling Innovate Materials? - Yanko Design

Upcycling preserves original quality and characteristics of materials, providing limitless opportunities to repurpose items without degradation.

Aectual 3D Printed Wood Screens Even Smell Like Real Wood

3D printing technology has advanced to create wood-like textures and hues for architectural applications.
Aectual's 3D Printed Wood offers a sustainable option through the use of wood waste and vegetable fiber for a circular lifecycle.

First Nation to Buy Bitcoin El Salvador Passes $400 Million in Holdings

El Salvador accumulated over $400 million worth of Bitcoin.
The country's investment in Bitcoin aims to build a circular Bitcoin economy.

Turning Trash Into Treasure: How Philippines-Based Green Antz Is Leading The Fight Against Plastic Pollution | Entrepreneur

Plastic waste crisis highlighted by the UNEP
Green Antz in the Philippines tackling plastic pollution

Labour says it would aim for zero-waste economy by 2050

Labour government aims for zero-waste economy by 2050
Zero-waste economy could save billions, protect environment, and boost UK economy.

Clinks for cash? Wine, liquor bottles can now be redeemed at California recycling centers

California has expanded its recycling program to include wine and liquor bottles.
The program aims to divert more waste from landfills and promote a circular economy.
#natural-world

Artcore flooring by Modulyss

Dezeen Showroom: Belgian flooring brand Modulyss has introduced the Artcore carpet tile created by designer Joris Peutz, which has a gradient effect reminiscent of transitions in nature.Artcore is informed by natural transitions such as the way a forest turns into a meadow and the city gives way to country - patterns that Peutz says "quiet the mind" and "create a sort of sanctuary".

Artcore flooring by Modulyss

Dezeen Showroom: Belgian flooring brand Modulyss has introduced the Artcore carpet tile created by designer Joris Peutz, which has a gradient effect reminiscent of transitions in nature.Artcore is informed by natural transitions such as the way a forest turns into a meadow and the city gives way to country - patterns that Peutz says "quiet the mind" and "create a sort of sanctuary".

Artcore flooring by Modulyss

Dezeen Showroom: Belgian flooring brand Modulyss has introduced the Artcore carpet tile created by designer Joris Peutz, which has a gradient effect reminiscent of transitions in nature.Artcore is informed by natural transitions such as the way a forest turns into a meadow and the city gives way to country - patterns that Peutz says "quiet the mind" and "create a sort of sanctuary".

Artcore flooring by Modulyss

Dezeen Showroom: Belgian flooring brand Modulyss has introduced the Artcore carpet tile created by designer Joris Peutz, which has a gradient effect reminiscent of transitions in nature.Artcore is informed by natural transitions such as the way a forest turns into a meadow and the city gives way to country - patterns that Peutz says "quiet the mind" and "create a sort of sanctuary".

Artcore flooring by Modulyss

Dezeen Showroom: Belgian flooring brand Modulyss has introduced the Artcore carpet tile created by designer Joris Peutz, which has a gradient effect reminiscent of transitions in nature.Artcore is informed by natural transitions such as the way a forest turns into a meadow and the city gives way to country - patterns that Peutz says "quiet the mind" and "create a sort of sanctuary".

Artcore flooring by Modulyss

Dezeen Showroom: Belgian flooring brand Modulyss has introduced the Artcore carpet tile created by designer Joris Peutz, which has a gradient effect reminiscent of transitions in nature.Artcore is informed by natural transitions such as the way a forest turns into a meadow and the city gives way to country - patterns that Peutz says "quiet the mind" and "create a sort of sanctuary".
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The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 3/20/23

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report takes us on a trip across various ecosystems in the US, highlighting some of the notable funding activity in the various markets that we track.The notable startup funding rounds for the week ending 3/18/23 featuring funding details for Atlys, OpenLoop, Payabli, and fifteen other deals representing $1.2B in new funding that you need to know about.

I'm intrigued by what this new Nikon logo could mean

Logo design is an essential part of branding, and for serious brands, every variation and design tweak has a purpose and meaning.It's understandable then that the photography world is now poring over a mysterious new Nikon logo that the company has just trademarked in Japan.It's by no means the most sophisticated or attractive logo design.
#people

Self-sustaining island cities in the middle of the Great Pacific garbage patch are designed to clean the ocean

Some people probably dream of living in a self-sustainable eco-system near the ocean where they can swim whenever they want or just marvel at the work of nature.But have you ever thought of actually living in the middle of the ocean and not on a boat?Or have you imagined yourself living within the infamous Great Pacific garbage patch, surrounded by all the plastic and debris that has been floating around that area for decades?

Bio-based plastics aim to capture carbon... but at what cost?

It's the year 2050, and humanity has made huge progress in decarbonizing.That's thanks in large part to the negligible price of solar and wind power, which was cratering even back in 2022.Yet the fossil fuel industry hasn't just doubled down on making plastics from oil and gas-instead, as the World Economic Forum warned would happen, it has tripled production from 2016 levels.

Africa forum hails 'circular economy' solutions for climate

FILE - Boys play soccer among trash that litters the sand of Yarakh Beach in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 8, 2022.Reducing waste while boosting recycling and reuse, known as the 'circular economy,' will be vital for halting the loss of nature, organizers of the World Circular Economy Forum said Wednesday, Dec. 7. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File)MOMBASA, Kenya - Reducing waste while boosting recycling and reuse, known as the 'circular economy,' will be vital for halting the loss of nature by meeting growing demand with fewer resources and will make communities more resilient to climate change by encouraging more sustainable practices on the African continent, organizers of the World Circular Economy Forum said Wednesday.

Destined for the Dump, Construction Waste Gets New Life in the Garden

Construction waste has long been a bane of ecologically minded architects.So a trio of designers zeroed in on what they felt was a particularly egregious example: the architectural mock-up.Created before construction starts on a large real estate development, a mock-up is a one- to three-story model of a facade, often including windows, part of a roof and other features.

Self-sustaining island cities in the middle of the Great Pacific garbage patch are designed to clean the ocean

Some people probably dream of living in a self-sustainable eco-system near the ocean where they can swim whenever they want or just marvel at the work of nature.But have you ever thought of actually living in the middle of the ocean and not on a boat?Or have you imagined yourself living within the infamous Great Pacific garbage patch, surrounded by all the plastic and debris that has been floating around that area for decades?

Bio-based plastics aim to capture carbon... but at what cost?

It's the year 2050, and humanity has made huge progress in decarbonizing.That's thanks in large part to the negligible price of solar and wind power, which was cratering even back in 2022.Yet the fossil fuel industry hasn't just doubled down on making plastics from oil and gas-instead, as the World Economic Forum warned would happen, it has tripled production from 2016 levels.

Africa forum hails 'circular economy' solutions for climate

FILE - Boys play soccer among trash that litters the sand of Yarakh Beach in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 8, 2022.Reducing waste while boosting recycling and reuse, known as the 'circular economy,' will be vital for halting the loss of nature, organizers of the World Circular Economy Forum said Wednesday, Dec. 7. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File)MOMBASA, Kenya - Reducing waste while boosting recycling and reuse, known as the 'circular economy,' will be vital for halting the loss of nature by meeting growing demand with fewer resources and will make communities more resilient to climate change by encouraging more sustainable practices on the African continent, organizers of the World Circular Economy Forum said Wednesday.

Destined for the Dump, Construction Waste Gets New Life in the Garden

Construction waste has long been a bane of ecologically minded architects.So a trio of designers zeroed in on what they felt was a particularly egregious example: the architectural mock-up.Created before construction starts on a large real estate development, a mock-up is a one- to three-story model of a facade, often including windows, part of a roof and other features.
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Object Space Place uses reclaimed materials to revamp London restaurant

Interior design practice Object Space Place has revamped the Apricity restaurant interior in London with second-hand furniture and reclaimed materials.The project has been shortlisted in the sustainable interior category of  Dezeen Awards 2022, which will announce its winners next week.Part of the refurbishment involved removing a timber staircase to maximise usable floor space in the basement.
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