Ranked: the environmental impact of five different soft drink containers
People are increasingly aware of the harm plastic waste causes to wildlife, and many would avoid buying single-use plastics if they could help it. But are the alternatives to plastic much better? Let’s look at one example – fizzy drinks. You might assume that plastic...
Film Review: THE STORY OF PLASTIC
Plastics have transformed the way we live. From medicine, to computers, to travel, to communications, this chemical discovery has pushed us into the modern world. However, the very thing that was produced to make life cheaper and easier is now costing us in ways...
How designer Hamzeh Alfarahneh refashions his kitchen’s plastic waste
Designer Hamzeh Alfarahneh did several experiments with house-hold waste plastics before settling on a product for the Refashion Plastic project. The result: a credit card lanyard that facilitates touch-free payment at grocery stores, coffee shops, or booksellers,...
Q&A with designer Tessa O’Halloran on rethinking plastic waste
Exciting things are happening in a small studio in the Karoo where plasticity. re-imagines waste plastic. This bespoke upcycling company based in Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape was founded by Tessa O’Halloran, her mother Helen and her little sister Erin in...Trending
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Top 6 Sustainable Swimwear BrandsWe're happy to be turning our backs on 2019. It's time to enjoy the summer...
Meet the Trio Who Weaves Fashion Waste into Fashion FabricYou’ve read stories about upcycling, recycling and reconstructing unused cl...