Do you really need a NeeDoh?
NeeDohs and other squishy toys have become the latest feel-good little objects promising a moment of stress relief. But what happens when we are done with them?
This flat-pack toaster is designed to be repaired, not replaced
What if the best way to stop people from throwing away broken appliances was to have them build them in the first place?
Scout & Cellar introduces paper-based wine bottles
The paper container weighs roughly one-fifth as much as a standard glass bottle.
After restoring Borneo rainforest, Ikea launches a biodiversity lab
Rather than focusing on planting more trees, the new program will focus on research and protecting biodiversity.
Northeast Forestry University scientists develop durable, biodegradable bamboo plastic
The newly developed material successfully resolves a longstanding limitation of organic-based biomass plastics.
Emirates repurposes 88,000 kilograms of in-flight dining plastic
The milestone follows the initial establishment of the company’s closed-loop recycling initiative in June 2023.
Other Matter introduces Algae-based bio-leather upholstery
The Other Matter Leather made its European debut at the Latitude group exhibition during the 3 Days of Design event in Copenhagen.
Front and Biomason launch bacteria-grown Mimmik floor tile
The manufacturers said that this production method reduces carbon emissions by at least 60 per cent compared to standard cement tile manufacturing.
Researchers develop therapeutic drug for Parkinson’s disease using plastic waste
The conversion process uses genetically modified E coli bacteria to alter the molecular structure of plastic waste.
Ikea France integrates chemical recycling to produce mattresses from post-consumer foam
Issued by Écomaison, this financial incentive rewards companies for incorporating post-consumer recycled elements.
Baguette Studio introduces recyclable wax lighting line
The studio confirmed the organic composition requires no chemical sealants or finishes.
Herman Miller redesigns Aeron Chair components to reduce carbon footprint
The company integrated generative design and engineering adjustments to decrease the material mass of the chair’s aluminum base.
Ingka Group reports 39 per cent increase in used furniture sourced through buyback scheme
Some 400 Ikea stores operate ‘As-is’ areas, dedicated spaces where customers can purchase second-hand and discontinued items.
Under Armour and SXSW debuts plant-based ‘Filmakers Jacket’
The first run includes 350 jackets, each embroidered with “1 of 350”.
This self-healing bioplastic breaks down in weeks, not centuries
Plastic pollution remains a major environmental challenge, but researchers at Lingnan University have developed…