Latest
Featured Content
Material Tracking: A Powerful Ally of Circular Design
Introduction As I sit at my favourite café in the heart of a bustling city, sipping a latte from a disposable cup, I check my smartphone, a marvel of modern technology that fits perfectly in the palm of my hand. I find myself contemplating the journey of the chair I'm sitting on and the cup I drink from. I wonder about the path these materials have taken to arrive here and what lies ahead for them once their usefulness has been exhausted. This chair, for instance, has likely been a part of this café for years, witnessing countless conversations and personal moments. It originated in a factory, where raw materials are transformed into furniture and transported to this café, where it has served as a seat for hundreds of customers. My disposable cup, on the other hand, is relatively new; it might be only a month old, but it too[...]
Other Articles
Navigating Climate Change Through Deep Adaptation
One of my heroes is the author and documentarian Douglas Rushkoff (see Team Human). I recently revisited a conversation he had with author and teacher Jem Bendell in ep 270 of his podcast where they discuss navigating climate change through[...]
Compostable Cutlery Going Mainstream
I was speaking to someone about our work at Circular Design Co, and my interests that led to the project. They asked me how compostable cutlery and packaging hit the mainstream and I thought that was a really good question[...]
The Algae Fibre Future: 3 Innovators Revolutionizing Textiles and Beyond
As we discussed in our first post, algae's unique cellulosic structure makes it a biodegradable wonder with exceptional functional qualities. Ongoing research aims to fine-tune the mechanical and chemical properties of algae fibres, ensuring they meet the high standards demanded[...]
Algae Dyes Are The Next Big Thing: 3 Brands Showing Us How
In our first post, we looked at what makes algae optimum for next-gen textiles. Now, let’s continue exploring the algae transformation more! 🌿🎨 Take a look at the world of algal dyes and inks with these innovative companies: · MOUNID:[...]
Algae: The Ultimate Eco-Friendly Textile Material and How It Works
In the face of the environmental havoc caused by fossil-based materials, we shift our gaze towards the plant kingdom and its untapped potential. While trees are often hailed as the heroes of pollution control, very few of us[...]
We’ve launched a consultancy!
Dear circular material explorers and aficionados, We launched the Circular Material Library in 2020 in response to the growing number of innovative, sustainable materials coming to market. Through the development of the library, we learned how challenging and rare it[...]
