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- Furniture made from recycled waste for a circular design Tue, 12 Jul 22, 1:30amCooloo, a Dutch materials development company, relies on recycled materials to create long-lasting, versatile furniture with a variety of uses. [...]
- RBURN upcycles North Face tents into one-of-a-kind bags Sat, 20 Apr 19, 3:30amThe North Face and British designer Christopher Raeburn of RÆBURN have recently collaborated to launch a new line of accessories handcrafted from recycled tents...
- Nh Nhm Homestay is built from upcycled waste in Vietnam Thu, 20 Dec 18, 4:30amBorn from waste materials, the stylish Nhà Nhím Homestay is giving upcycling a good name with its smart eco-friendly design. Designed by Ho Chi Minh City-based architectural practice A+ Architects, the hotel comprises a...
- Discarded textiles crocheted into brittle skeletal sculptures Mon, 6 Nov 17, 8:43pmHalloween may be well behind us but we’ll always make time for a bit of delightfully spooky art, especially if it involves recycled materials. Philadelphia-based artist Caitlin McCormack brings to life fantastic skeletal...
- Levi’s is making jeans from recycled carpet and fishing nets Mon, 11 Apr 16, 2:00amYou might soon see these recycled pants in a store near you -- Levi's has teamed up with Aquafil, an Italian company that recycled waste materials into nylon fiber, to craft a new line of jeans from recycled fishing nets...
- BottleCloths are modern, stylish table cloths made out of recycled plastic bottles Tue, 5 May 15, 5:28amDesigned by Southern California based Brenda Sacks, this eco-chic line of contemporary table coverings is made from 100% woven fiber sources entirely from recycled plastic bottles...
- We Make Carpets creates mesmerizing tapestries from pasta, sponges, and little army men Sat, 18 Apr 15, 2:00amWe Make Carpets creates temporary 2D installations from everyday materials and objects. The three Dutch designers Marcia Nolte, Stijn van der Vleuten and Bob Waardenburg made their first one in 2009. They were collaborating...
- We Make Carpets creates designs made out of materials like sponges, pasta and little army men Fri, 17 Apr 15, 10:00pmWe Make Carpets creates temporary 2D installations from everyday materials and objects. The three Dutch designers Marcia Nolte, Stijn van der Vleuten and Bob Waardenburg made their first one in 2009. They were collaborating...
- Fabrica’s Uniquely Textured Polar Bear Rug Is Upcycled from Guatemalan Textile Waste Sun, 18 May 14, 1:21amHave you ever dreamed about curling up in front of the fire--with a glass of wine and that special someone--on a gorgeous polar bear rug? Don't worry--we're not suddenly supporting the hunting of these majestic Arctic beasts...
- Re Rag Rug Creates Gorgeous Handmade Rugs From Recycled Thrift Store Sweaters Sat, 30 Mar 13, 8:00amRe Rag Rug is an experimental design and crafts project initiated in August 2012 by designers Katarina Brieditis and Katarina Evans in Stockholm, Sweden...
- Pecas’ Fase#3 Stool Is Made From Textile Waste Reclaimed from Chilean Factories Fri, 31 Aug 12, 6:55amBernardita Marambio B. Pecas has created a fantastic new seating option, utilizing salvaged textiles from factories in Santiago, Chile. Dubbed the Fase#3 Stool, the simple and clean form represents forward-thinking design,...
- Oracle Beater: Bike-Powered Paper Mill Turns Invasive Plants Into Paper in Ghana Thu, 6 Oct 11, 5:10amRead the rest of Oracle Beater: Bike-Powered Paper Mill Turns Invasive Plants Into Paper in Ghana Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "energy efficiency", a better world by design, A Better World by...
- Vintage Swiss Army Blankets Reborn as Cozy Housewares Sat, 6 Nov 10, 6:30amThe Swiss Army need no longer be known only for knives. Swiss company Deken (the Dutch word for “blanket”) takes mint condition Swiss Army blankets and repurposes them into modern homewares such as cushions, footstools,...
- Awesome Textile Recycler is a New Take on the Pasta Machine Wed, 29 Sep 10, 6:30amIf you’re into homemade foods and crafts, then you’ll love the idea behind Jrumchai Singalavanij’s textile recycler, which we spotted at this year’s London Design Week...