Material Sessions is an exciting series dedicated to trends and topics that shape the material world. Each session provides an in-depth look at current and future trends in material …
Differentiate Your Product Through Material Choice
The need to differentiate isn't new, but consumers aren't buying the same old ideas anymore. They are demanding transparency and responsibility from the brands and products they bring into their …
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Packaging Waste Turned Elegant Building Material
Last week we shared an innovation that is helping to reduce food waste. Another source of kitchen waste is utilized in these materials: packaging. More specifically: tea bags, juice containers, and …
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Tackling Air Pollution: Challenge or Opportunity?
Gayatri Keskar, Ph.D. gives us a glimpse at the material opportunities that sometimes exist within pollution itself; innovations using carbon emissions extracted from the air, for example. Can you …
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No Microplastics Left Behind
According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, microplastics are any piece of plastic that are less than 5mm, are a direct result of plastic pollution, and are harmful to the …
Sustainable Furniture and Building Materials
Sustainability is underfoot and at your door. Designing sustainable furniture and spaces is easier than ever before with these materials made from natural sources and recycled or repurposed waste. …
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