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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 deep adaptation. At the core of their conversation is the question, “What if scale itself is the problem?”, which is a controversial and upsetting opinion. We know climate change is inevitable and we see our modern, industrial (dependent on coal, oil and gas), consumer-driven society is collapsing. In part, this belief is what led us to our work at Circular Design Co, because sustainability is incredibly complex and challenging to navigate. It’s our “nature” to think we can technologize or capitalize our way out of this mess, but the concept of constant growth is inherently at odds with sustainability. Jem’s background is in corporate sustainability, and he goes on to[...]
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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[...]
Mycelium Project Kick-Off
Mycelium Overview One of our goals is to utilise our access to the large range of incredible new materials that we come across. I’m a big believer in practicing what we preach, which is why we’re placing a heavy focus[...]
