Second-hand strikes back: reuse as a virtuous circular economy strategy Reuse has been recognized as the most virtuous option since the appearance of the well-known circular economy scheme produced more…
Design for Circularity: useful Strategies starting from Materials Circular economy is an economic model focused on sustainable development based on the principles of reducing, reusing and recycling resources…
The power of Design: how project 2050 turns overconsumption into meaningful objects Project 2050 is a design research project from Elisabeth Vidal, exhibited in Montpellier during last year’s France Design Week.
Will reusable containers change the way we use packaging? Starting from the entry into force of the Disposable Plastic Directive (SUP), issued in the EU in July 2021 and…
Biotechnology: Re-functionalization of Textile waste in Fashion Over-production of textile materials and over-consumption of resources within the fashion industries are big topics lately, together with what is…
Vegan materials: can leather be replaced? Vegan or cruelty-free leathers, responding to a request from a number of consumers willing not to cause suffering to animals,…
Design and 3D printing: Technology at the service of fashion 3D printing technologies have faced several challenges since their debut on the market, and can now be used in several…
INFURI, a EU funded project for circularity in the furniture industry The EU funded project INFURI continues its path in spreading knowledge on circular economy issues in the wood-furniture sector, to help
Cellulose: an extraordinary material for the future of textiles We’ve been talking about cellulosic fibers for a long time, writing about the latest developments and challenges that the textile industry…
Open336: giving new breath to a post-industrial district Regeneration of former industrial areas within the urban borders has represented for years a great challenge and unmissable opportunity for…