The Tesla Model 3’s Interior Is Now 100% Leather-Free
Delivering on a promise Tesla CEO Elon Musk had made at the 2019 annual shareholder's meeting, Tesla has announced that the Model 3's interior is now 100% leather-free.
Joe Paar’s PlaySetting Furniture Collection Encourages Movement and Play
Created by designer Joe Paar, PlaySetting is a collection of furniture pieces that integrate movement.
Ashley Heather Creates Jewellery Made from Recycled e-waste Metals
In a small studio in Cape Town, South Africa, Ashley Heather with her passions of sustainability and metal craft, creates jewellery made from recycled e-waste gold and silver.
Celebrate Christmas with M&S’ Glitter-Free Cards and Wrapping Paper
In a bid to "improve recyclability and reduce the impact of microplastics on the environment", British multinational retailer M&S (Marks & Spencer) has announced that all greeting cards, wrapping paper, tags, gift bags, calendars and party crackers in the Christmas celebration range this year will be glitter-free.
Zhanna Kadyrova’s Mosaic Clothing Made from Repurposed Tiles Reminisces on the Past
As part of an ongoing project titled Second Hand, artist Zhanna Kadyrova repurposes tiles to create mosaics in the shape of clothing.
The Sion Is an Electric Vehicle Clad with Solar Cells
Created by automotive company Sono Motors, the Sion electric vehicle fitted with 248 solar cells is capable of up to 34 kilometres of range per day with just solar energy.
Clothing Integrated with Probiotic Technology by Rosie Broadhead
In collaboration with microbiologist Dr. Callewaert, biomaterial apparel designer Rosie Broadhead has encapsulated probiotic bacteria into the fibres of clothing.
Chair Made from Japanese Paper Created by Designer Chihiro Yamamoto
Designer Chihiro Yamamoto has created the MA Chair with a cover made from a single piece of Japanese paper called Naoron.
Admire the Simplistic Beauty of Drift Clock by we+
Created by contemporary design studio we+, Drift is a clock that uses magnets and sand to express "nothing stays the same".
Nepal Set to Ban Single-Use Plastics in the Everest Region
As a means of reducing the amount of waste generated by would-be Everest summiters, Nepalese authorities have announced a ban on plastic bottles and single-use plastics under 30 microns (0.03 millimetres, or 0.0012 inches) thick in the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu municipality.
École de Pensée Boutique Phare
Located on Laurier avenue in Montréal, Canada, fashion label Ecole de Pensée's flagship store houses seasonal and permanent collections alongside curated pieces from European and Japanese collaborators.
New Material Made from Seaweed and Recycled Paper Waste Created
Designers Jonas Edvard and Nikolaj Steenfatt have created a new material made from fucus seaweed and recycled paper waste as part of a project called Terroir.
NICOLAS ANDREAS TARALIS Beijing
Located in the Parkview Green shopping centre in Beijing, China, Nicolas Andreas Taralis's (NAT) flagship boutique features a simple, clean and spacious interior.
Peter Opsvik’s Globe Concept Furniture Is Designed for the Modern Office
Created by designer Peter Opsvik, the Globe Concept is a collection of office chairs and desks for a "modern, mobile and active workplace".
nendo’s jellyfish vase Gently Sways in the Water
Created by Japanese design studio nendo, jellyfish vase is a collection of 30 various sized vases that float like jellyfish in an aquarium.
Bio-Based Sequin Created by Designer Elissa Brunato
Noting how shimmering beads and sequins used in the fashion industry are industrially made from petroleum plastic or synthetic resins, designer Elissa Brunato has created a sustainable and compostable alternative made from a crystalline form of cellulose sourced from wood.
BALENCIAGA PARIS SAINT HONORÉ
Designed by Berlin-based studio Gonzalez Haase AAS, BALENCIAGA'S flagship boutique located on Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris, France features an industrial aesthetic with minimimal and utilitarian aspects.