The One Tree project, conceived by British furniture manufacturer SCP, is bringing a group of designers together to create one-off objects of beauty from the wood of a felled tree. The idea for the project came about when SCP founder…
The Barbican presents ‘Our Time on Earth’, an interactive exhibition celebrating the power of global creativity in shaping our conversations about the climate crisis. Universal Design Studio conceived the design of this landmark show, which features an array of immersive…
The Home of Sustainable Things (HOST) demonstrates how waste can be reimagined with its new range of eco-friendly homewares by emerging and established designers. Selling exclusive designs made from tree bark, hemp, mycelium, glass, and paper waste, HOST is a…
Sustainable fashion start-up Zèta has joined forces with Nespresso to release a footwear collection, made using recycled coffee grounds. There’s attention to detail and authenticity sewn in to the shoes made by Portuguese craftsmen. The limited-edition capsule collection, aptly named RE:GROUND,…
Claybrook introduces 20 new colours, from soft neutrals to deeper shades, to its eco-conscious and vegan-friendly paint collection. Adding to its already 30 colour-strong palette, the 10 new neutrals and 10 richly pigmented hues are designed to complement each other…
Danish design brand Muuto has reintroduced its much-loved Fiber Chair in an innovative composite of recycled plastic and wood fibres. This eco-conscious version of the Fiber Armchair and Side Chair, which was originally launched in 2014, is a result of…
A new landmark platform in King’s Cross, The Mills Fabrica offers a multifaceted co-working space and concept store for social and sustainable innovations. Fabrica stems from heritage revitalisation project The Mills, led by Nan Fung Group in Hong Kong, that…
At the heart of The Forestias project by Foster + Partners is a new intergenerational family neighbourhood within a landscaped forested oasis. This unique project development in Thailand will provide a prototype for future cities, with the aim to reconnect…
With the aim to increase the longevity of its boiling-water taps, Quooker has teamed up with the Used Kitchen Exchange to sustainably re-home its ex-display and pre-owned designs. This means Quooker taps will be sold below the normal retail price,…
Pioneering a new approach, the founders of Grain have announced a ‘No New Product’ campaign in a bid to tackle the detrimental impact that fast furniture is having on our planet. Co-founders of the sustainable furniture brand, Robin Tyler and…
Nature-focused brand 1 Hotels puts roots down in Toronto and reveals its eco-friendly interiors as part of the city’s downtown urban regeneration. The design concept for 1 Hotel Toronto, by leading New York architecture and design studio Rockwell Group, places…
Architectural and interior designer Rose Uniacke has unveiled her debut eco-friendly paint collection, comprising 14 neutral shades. Environmentally conscious in her approach Rose Uniake wanted to create a 100% natural and chemical-free paints range that would suit both modern and…
Water is at the centre of sustainable development and an ever-lasting inspiration for GROHE who put eco-conscious design at the forefront of product development. The leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings wants to bring the “pure…
