The race to tackle carbon emissions is being hampered by underinvestment in new plant-based materials, according to Hana Kajimura of Allbirds, which has launched a low-carbon trainer with Adidas. More about Natural materials "lack investment and innovation" says Allbirds sustainability head
UK aviation company Hybrid Air Vehicles has updated its "flying bum" Airlander 10 hybrid airship concept with a lower-carbon version featuring electric motors powered by hydrogen fuel cells. More about "Flying bum" airship concept updated with motors powered by fuel cells alongside diesel engines
Dezeen Showroom: American manufacturer 3form has introduced the Horizon collection of room dividers, which is made from gradient textiles embedded in translucent resin and etched, coloured glass panels. More about Horizon room dividers by 3form
Dezeen Promotion: developer Hang Lung Properties has unveiled the 23–39 Blue Pool Road development designed by architecture studio, Kohn Pedersen Fox, to "offer a unique lifestyle that combines urban buzz with residential comfort". More about KPF designs Blue Pool Road semi-detached residence on Hong Kong Island
Dezeen Showroom: Fiandre Architectural Surfaces' Il Veneziano tiles have a terrazzo effect that runs all the way through their form, enabling three-dimensional and shaped designs. More about Il Veneziano tiles by Fiandre Architectural Surfaces
Traditional craft materials can be reinvented with digital technologies according to Kuma Lab co-director Toshiki Hirano, who has created a London Design Biennale installation exploring a new use for Japanese paper. More about "I see huge potential in combining the traditional with the digital" says Kuma Lab director
Dezeen Showroom: HIMACS has created new recycled and terrazzo versions of its surfacing product HIMACS, providing sustainable options with a contemporary look. More about HIMACS solid surfacing by HIMACS
Alter-Projects and Servaire & Co have partnered to design Metronome, an oscillating installation at the London Design Biennale created to trigger memories through sounds and smells. More about Metronome is a sensory installation "where the notion of time is lost"
A car-based AI that gives users personalised travel updates and an affordable device that analyses football player's performances are included in Dezeen's latest school show from students at Middlesex University. More about Middlesex University unveils 15 projects from product design and engineering students
Dezeen Showroom: wide, curved screens take up minimal desk space with Colebrook Bosson Saunders' Ollin dynamic monitor arm, which moves smoothly and can handle a wide range of weights. More about Ollin curved screen monitor arm by Colebrook Bosson Saunders
Dezeen Showroom: Astro has launched Avignon, a glass wall light informed by the art deco movement and suitable for both domestic and hospitality interiors. More about Avignon wall light by Astro
Designers including Es Devlin, Superflux and Maya Lin have planted forests full of trees in major cities to raise awareness of climate change or to campaign for sustainability goals. More about Five designers planting trees to highlight climate change
Dezeen Showroom: Lammhults is presenting its classic X75-2 chair, which has been in production since mid-century Swedish design duo Lindau & Lindekrantz created it for the brand in 1972. More about X75-2 chair by Lindau & Lindekrantz for Lammhults
Unwanted bioplastic fashion items could be dumped in landfills forever, creating artificial carbon sinks to tackle climate change, according to designer Charlotte McCurdy. More about Burying bioplastic clothes in landfill sites could be an "amazing thing" says designer Charlotte McCurdy
Dezeen promotion: earlier this month, Danish furniture manufacturer Carl Hansen & Søn gathered sustainability pioneers from the design, architecture and food industries to discuss how they are working to build a greener future. More about "If you're not a sustainable business five years from now, you're out of business"
A group of US-based companies has launched an initiative to increase racial diversity across all fields of design through systemic change. More about Diversity in Design Collaborative to offer more opportunities for black creatives
Dezeen has teamed up with Braun to present a three-episode masterclass series with British designer Ilse Crawford, which aims to mark 100 years of the German design brand by inspiring "good design for a better future". More about Braun marks its centenary with Good Design Masterclass by Ilse Crawford
A project that examines restoring damaged peatlands in Scotland and another that addresses the housing needs of income poor young people in Beijing are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the University of Westminster. More about Ten student architecture projects from the University of Westminster
Dezeen Showroom: tile manufacturer Bestile has launched a collection called Carmen that has "the look of a handcrafted tile, but features all the benefits of durable porcelain". More about Carmen tile collection by Bestile
Dezeen Showroom: Chaddar, designed by Charlotte Lancelot for rug manufacturer Gan, is a rug characterised by its neutral tones and thick needlepoint design. More about Chaddar rug by Charlotte Lancelot for Gan