Sustainable design
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Wentz presents innovative furniture incorporating ocean plastic waste
The ‘Mar’ collection by Guilherme Wentz is informed by the sea and features computerised 3D-weaving techniques to transform ocean-borne plastic
By Scott Mitchem • Published
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CSM graduate proves the future of colour, for make-up and more, is rooted in fungi
Designer, biomolecular scientist, and Central Saint Martins graduate Jesse Adler is using fungi to create make-up pigments that offer a renewable alternative to fossil fuel-derived dyes
By Mary Cleary • Published
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Discover the vegan skincare brand suited to your skin type
Our edit of vegan skincare brands reviews the most effective formulations for every skin type, age, and budget
By Mary Cleary • Published
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Swedish soap goes au naturel with footprint-free alternative
By Emi Eleode • Last updated
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Vélosophy refuses to reinvent the wheel with the best of basic biking
There's nothing newfangled about the look of these timeless Swedish bikes – and that's exactly why we love them
By Luke Halls • Last updated
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Prince Charles takes us for a spin in his cheese-and-wine-powered Aston Martin
By Simon Mills • Last updated
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Is Pink Fish restaurant Norway’s healthy, sustainable answer to McDonald’s?
By Clare Dowdy • Last updated
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Switch off at Nine Yard Studio’s WiFi-free River Cabins in Canada
Renowned for its postcard-perfect beaches and forests, Nine Yards Studio prioritised the preservation of Prince Edward Island's idyllic environment throughout the design of its River Cabins
By Jonathan Bell • Last updated
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Ovie smart kitchen gadgets: the future of cooking is in connected technology
By Michael Yeung • Last updated
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New digital platform Goodee connects conscious consumers with ethical makers
By Pei-Ru Keh • Last updated
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Meet Baume: the future-proof watch brand making sustainable design good for business
By Elly Parsons • Last updated
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Ssōne and Marble Partners’ salvaged sensibility
The London-based sustainable women's label plays host to the offcut marble specialist's sculptures and furniture pieces, in its Marlyebone boutique
By Laura Hawkins • Last updated
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Hyperlocal design: these Atelier100 products are made within 100km of London
Atelier100 launches its retail space and debut locally focused design collection in London’s Hammersmith
By Martha Elliott • Published
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Melbourne’s NGV Triennial presents a radical design re-think
Combining design ingenuity with scientific research, these global designers have created new materials and methods that can change the way we build our architectures and produce our objects, and through their project they raise awareness towards global ecological issues
By Rosa Bertoli • Last updated
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How designers are capturing the essence of sustainability at London Design Festival
By Alice Bucknell • Last updated
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Architecture and design activism strives for a better future
Climate action, inclusion and diversity, and workers' rights are some of the critical fields covered by these dynamic architecture and design activism initiatives, networks, campaigns, and advocacy and support groups, working collectively towards positive change and a hopeful future
By Rosa Bertoli • Last updated
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BIG’s ‘Gople’ lamp wins Wallpaper* Design Award for Life-Enhancer of the Year
By Mary Cleary • Last updated
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Marni Market arrives at Matchesfashion in Mayfair
Matchesfashion is offering first access to its new Marni Market to Wallpaper* readers
By Laura Hawkins • Last updated
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Fine quality: Theory launches Good Cotton collection
The minimal brand continues its foray into material innovation with its latest conscious collection
By Josefin Forsberg • Last updated
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Snøhetta designs foraged show set for Holzweiler at Copenhagen Fashion Week
At Copenhagen Fashion Week A/W 2020, sustainability-minded Norweigan label Holzweiler presented a green-fingered runway set designed by regular collaborators and Wallpaper* Design Awards 2020 winners, Snøhetta
By Laura Hawkins • Last updated
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The sustainable collection made using clothing from Ghanian markets
Collina Strada and Browns' exclusive capsule collection is created using t-shirts from Ghanian markets destined for landfill, created in association with The OR Foundation
By Pei-Ru Keh • Last updated
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Eco footwear pioneer Allbirds debuts Dasher performance shoe
Launching today, the Dasher running shoe forgoes petroleum-derived synthetics in favour of natural materials including sugarcane and tree fibres, challenging industry wisdom about material performance and setting new standards for sustainability. We visited Allbirds’ San Francisco HQ in early February for an exclusive first look
By TF Chan • Last updated
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Organic growth: Maggie Marilyn founder launches sustainable fashion line
‘Somewhere’ boasts seasonless wardrobe styles crafted from ethical materials at affordable prices
By Tilly Macalister-Smith • Last updated
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2019 winners of H&M’s Global Change Award announced
By Morgane Nyfeler • Last updated
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Adidas and Allbirds join forces in the race against climate change
Announced today, a new performance shoe developed by the two brands will leverage natural materials and technical innovation to achieve the lowest-ever carbon footprint
By TF Chan • Last updated
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Blankets from young sustainable brand Aessai have the feel good factor
Building a responsible business was Rebecca Kramer's mission. She launched Aessai, inspired by the craftsmanship of her South American childhood. And each ones feels as good as its story.
By Tilly Macalister-Smith • Last updated
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The made-to-measure magic of design duo Gučas Morgan
By Dal Chodha • Last updated
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