Freitag became famous for upcycling used truck tarpaulins into bags. Now the Swiss company is working with partners such as Heytex and Covestro to develop a circular truck tarpaulin. In this collaborative and educational process, they […]
In the second part of our feature on circular materials, we look at rigid and flexible materials. Developed from components such as sawdust, fungal structures, building rubble or discarded plastic, they are beginning to change our […]
Goodbye microplastics: In the first part of our special feature on circular materials, we focus on bio-based fibres, yarns and fabrics for fashion and interiors, which are seen as promising alternatives to organic cotton and linen. […]
Swiss company World of Pi offers digital, Web3-based services for doing business in cycles – tailored to the furniture and design industry. Stephan Hürlemann, designer and co-founder, explains what it takes to move to a circular […]
The young Spanish company Bõln uses an innovative bio-based polyurethane material in the design of its products. The versatile, modular furniture and elements are made from 90% plant waste, demonstrating the potential for circularity and functionality […]
Strong brands provide guidance, reassurance and identity. But brand leadership is evolving: brands are taking on more responsibility than ever before, becoming enablers of change. We spoke to selected jury members of the German Brand Award […]
