Tag: Waste Reduction
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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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New York Botanic Garden Oasis
NYBG Oasis offers urban dwellers an eco-friendly gardening experience, fostering green spaces in the concrete environment of New York. The kit, crafted from recycled materials, includes biodegradable seed cards and compacted soil promoting plant growth and biodiversity. The wooden box, sourced from sustainable forests, doubles as a reusable planter, contributing to waste reduction and recycling,…
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Artistomo
Aristomo combines the English word “artisan,” meaning traditional, skilled workers or products, with the Japanese word “tomo,” meaning together. Joining traditional arts and modern lifestyles. For those looking to live more sustainably and connect with their roots while taking advantage of government incentives to revitalize rural areas, Artistomo provides a harmonious community initiative to protect…
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Motta Booth: Extending Convenience and Limiting Food Waste
Inspired by an immersive three-week course in Japan, motta is a design for a publicly accessible booth that houses surplus, unsold food from grocery and convenience stores, as well as composting organic matter, all to limit food waste. This project falls under UN SDG goal number 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, specifically under target 12.3,…
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Mobile Homes
This project reveals the intertwined lives of humans and hermit crabs, prompting reflection on our impact: What happens to hermit crabs’ homes and nature as we construct our dream houses? The smaller square book showcases 70+ hermit crab houses. The larger book is a comprehensive guide, delving into hermit crab research, nomadic lifestyles, and sustainable…
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The Wading City
The Wading City comes out of the indeterminacy prevalent in the 2020s, particularly the idea of the city and the building not only as a changing entity but as an adaptable entity addressing rising sea levels, food insecurity, ecological degradation, and local economic downtrends around postindustrial waterfronts. Thus generating an architecture which could respond to…
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TuneIn:52/17
To promote sustainability, it’s crucial to remember that there are no fully sustainable materials. As such, we should focus on developing solutions that align with users’ needs and values. This approach was exemplified in this project that replaced a physical object with a simple Spotify playlist, which encouraged healthy behaviors such as reducing eye strain.…
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Stella McCartney – The Present and Future of Fashion
Connecting Stella’s past with her material explorations, visitors get a chance to see all the work come together in her designs through recent years. This space features environmentally friendly materials including benches made from recycled plastic and foam, biodegradable mannequins made from a bioplastic material composed of 72 per cent sugarcane derivatives, and curtains made…
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Tomato’s Home
Tomatoes are a favorite fruit in Africa but are also a waste problem. This is particularly true in, Nigeria, the most populated country in Africa with the highest percentage of tomato waste. This waste can be greatly reduced by using interior design strategies in the post-harvest stage. School of Design | Graduate Interior Design Students:…