The latest edition of the exhibition platform Project Materia at 3 Days of Design sees designers and artists transform recycled materials made by design brand Mater into sculptural furniture. More about Project Materia and Mater showcase furniture made from electronic waste and coffee shells
Dezeen has announced the sustainability shortlist for this year's Dezeen Awards, which includes designs by Mater, Tengbom, Kvadrat and Kirkby Design. More about Dezeen Awards 2024 reveals 35-strong sustainability shortlist
Biodegradable stools and a dining table that discretely turns into a desk are among Dezeen editor-at-large Amy Frearson's picks of the most progressive furniture launches at this year's Milan design week. More about Ten launches from Milan that explore the future of furniture design
Dezeen Showroom: designers Space Copenhagen and furniture brand Mater have expanded their Eternity seating collection, adding a high stool made from coffee shells and e-waste. More about Eternity high stool by Space Copenhagen for Mater
Dezeen Showroom: Mater has released a new version of its Bowl table by Indian designer Ayush Kasliwal, which is made from coffee waste mixed with recycled plastic. More about Bowl table by Ayush Kasliwal for Mater
Dezeen Showroom: Danish furniture brand Mater has reimagined its Ocean outdoor seating range in a recycled plastic made from old beer kegs. More about Ocean OC2 outdoor seating by Jørgen and Nanna Ditzel for Mater
Dezeen Showroom:design brand Mater has launched Mask Stool, made using the spent grain from brewery Carlsberg's beer production, at Danish design festival 3 Days of Design. More about Mater designs stools made with leftover grain from beer and plastic insulin pens
Ethical design brand Mater has launched a chair with a woven rattan seat inspired by Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius, and a stool featuring a seat made from recycled materials, both designed by architect Eva Harlou. More about Mater uses recycled plastic and rattan for latest furniture designs
With environmental issues such as climate change and plastic pollution dominating the headlines, what are design brands doing to help the planet? From Kvadrat to Emeco, we've selected eight companies doing their bit to promote sustainability. More about Eight design brands leading the way in sustainability
Mater is a new homewares brand with a commitment to sourcing products that are socially and environmentally sustainable. More about Mater ethical homeware brand