Recycled Materials

Recycled Materials:

Transforming old plastic toys into furniture: ecoBirdy's new challenge

The Antwerp-based company creates pieces that are 100% made of recycled plastic waste.

ecoBirdy’s first collection is comprised of a chair, a table, a storage container, and a lamp. Plastic pollution — a global issue affecting all of us — is no secret…

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ALEX chaise, made of colors and recycled plastic

Alessandro Mendini and Ecopixel collaboration resulted in a design that resembled a work of pointillism.

ALEX chaise longue. All images © Max&Douglas. The collaboration between Ecopixel and Atelier Mendini has led to a remarkable plastic recycling industry innovation where ‘pixelated colors and recycled plastics’ go…

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Recycled plastic and borrowed materials for Dutch Design Week pavilion

Dutch studios Bureau SLA and Overtreders W plan to use only responsible materials to build a temporary pavilion for this year's Dutch Design Week.

Photography is by Jeroen van der Wielen. Pavilion renderings are by Vingtsix Visualisations.Called The People's Pavilion, the temporary structure will be built in Ketelhuisplein. It will form the main venue…

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