Tag: Environmental Impact
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RECLAIMED CARGO FLOORING
Recycled cargo flooring made from the steel walls of decommissioned shipping containers. RESOURCESThe shipping containers are largely old white and red oak, these trees were able to grow to full maturity due to the lack of pollution at that time. This makes the wood good quality by being harder, straighter, and longer. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTAll American…
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ACOUSTIC PULP
A sound absorbing wall panel made of potato starch, plant based wax and citrus fruit peels. RESOURCESA 100% bio-based, recyclable and biodegradable material. Every Acoustic Pulp panel comes with unique variations brought to life by its blended organic origins of spruce, pine and wheat bran. BAUX operates a circle program in which acoustic material can…
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WASCOFFEE
Recycled coffee combined with rice husk and a geopolymeric binder used to make eco-design furnishings. RESOURCESThe material follows a circular economy model and is 100% recyclable. It contains 20-25% post-industrial sawmill waste and 20-30% post-consumer recycled coffee grounds. Resource reduction efforts include internal recycling, take-back programs, and using 3kg of coffee grounds per WASCOFFEE table..…
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ACRE WOOD
Made from up-cycled rice hulls and applicable to a variety of uses – from house siding to furniture. RESOURCESACRE is made in a zero-waste U.S. facility from up-cycled rice hulls, a byproduct of rice milling. It is tree-free, PVC-based, and free of phthalates, phenol, formaldehyde, and adhesives. Sourced from local farms, the rice hulls are…
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WOODWOOL
A sound absorbing material of wood, cement and water. RESOURCESAll BAUX products are Forest Stewardship Council certified and Red List Free, indicating that their products are produced using responsible forestry methods and do not contain harmful chemicals. Wood Wool also qualifies for the California Department of Public Health Standards. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTBAUX operates a circular program…
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WASORANGE
Orange peel waste turned into biomaterial PHB to produce design objects. RESOURCESZero waste with biodegradable and compostable polymers that replace traditional plastics. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTThe orange peel waste is often sourced locally, which not only reduces transportation emissions but also supports local agricultural communities. This reduces reliance on industrial-scale waste management solutions and promotes a more…
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Two Works of Art Created Using Ecologically Sustainable Methods
I am submitting two works of art that were both created in ecologically sustainable ways. The first work, ”Unraveling” is made from found fabric that is printed with ink made from handmade natural inks and dyes of branch and trash images found in my Brooklyn neighborhood. The second work, ”Seeking, Grounding” is made from reused…
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Web of Water
The design initiative focuses on creating a nature-inspired water harvesting system to address the critical issue of water scarcity for children in remote areas. The system is designed to eliminate the arduous journeys of Ethiopian children to distant water sources and to provide children with a reliable and accessible water supply all year round, regardless…
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Floating House Design – Submarine Planter
Napeague Harbor is a coastal lagoon on Long Island, New York, containing salt marshes and mudflats that support fish, shellfish, and birds. However, it is threatened by pollution, habitat loss, and overfishing, and efforts are underway to protect and restore its ecosystem. The client needed to build a home that would be moved on the…
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The Nature’s Touch
The Nature’s Touch is a set of bathroom product. Inspired by nature, it is made of cork and utilizes various properties of this eco-friendly material, such as water resistance, friction, and flexibility. The Nature’s Touch includes an organizer, a bath mat, soap boxes, and a towel rack. While embracing the natural characteristics of cork, this…