Interface creates carpet tile backing using carbon-negative materials
Dezeen promotion: flooring manufacturer Interface's latest collection NY+LON Streets features a new backing containing carbon-negative materials. More
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Supublic's 1N9 Modern Cleaner tablets cut down on plastic waste
Seoul-based brand Supublic has developed a series of more sustainable cleaning supplies that save on single-use plastic by replacing liquid products with dissolvable tablets. More
Plastic is "part of the solution" to climate change says Bolon's head of sustainability
Plastic can help create more energy-efficient products that reduce the need for fossil fuels, according to Håkan Nordin, head of sustainability at flooring company Bolon. More
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Designers explore our changing relationship with nature in Dezeen x DDW2020 talk
In this live discussion for Dezeen x Dutch Design Week 2020, three emerging designers explored sustainable design and how to redefine our relationship with nature. More
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Wallenius Marine develops world's largest wind-powered vessel to slash shipping emissions
Swedish shipping company Wallenius Marine is developing a ship called Oceanbird, which could transport 7,000 cars and trucks across the Atlantic propelled only by the wind. More
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AL_A reveals plans for world's first magnetised fusion power plant
Amanda Levete's firm AL_A is partnering with Canadian energy company General Fusion to design a pioneering power plant that will use nuclear fusion. More
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Live interview with Håkan Nordin on rethinking the use of plastic in design
Bolon's head of sustainability Håkan Nordin discussed ways of using plastic more sustainably in this live conversation produced by Dezeen for the Swedish flooring brand. More
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Richard Hutten melts down airport's old chairs for "radical" new seating system
Dutch designer Richard Hutten worked with Lensvelt to create 27,000 new seats for Amsterdam's Schiphol airport that make use of the building's existing resources. More
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IKEA launches Buy Back initiative for unwanted furniture
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is introducing a new initiative in time for Black Friday that will see it buy back customers' unwanted IKEA products for up to 50 per cent of the original price. More
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Spruce is a refillable bottle system for cleaning products
Pastel-coloured aluminium bottles of cleaning products can be purchased once and reused endlessly with UK startup Spruce's plastic-free dehydrated refills. More
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"We want to shift the posture of design" says Anne Asensio of Dassault Systèmes
Architects and designers should stop feeding consumerism and instead harness technology to build a better world according to Anne Asensio, vice president of design experience at Dassault Systèmes. More
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Erez Nevi Pana designs banana-plant "cocoons" for humans to shelter from climate change
Vegan designer Erez Nevi Pana uses home-grown materials to create cocoon-like shelters for people living in an imaginary tropical version of Milan, which has an unfamiliar climate due to global warming. More
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UK to get first ever standard for biodegradable plastic following confusion over terminology
Plastic will have to break down into organic matter and carbon dioxide in the open air within two years to be classed as biodegradable under a new UK standard being introduced by the British Standards Institute. More
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EMKO uses linen offcuts to create vibrant confetti pattern of Chaos rug
Dezeen Showroom: Lithuanian design brand EMKO has worked with a local textile factory to repurpose its rainbow array of leftover yarns into a spotted rug, which aims to "bring some chaos into sterile modern interiors". More
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"Operational progress is what moves the needle" towards zero-carbon design says Nike's head of sustainability
Sportswear brand Nike is prioritising major operational changes over launching sustainable products as part of its Move to Zero initiative to become a carbon-neutral company, according to chief sustainability officer Noel Kinder. More
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Naturalmat offers organic bed products made from latex and coconut husk
The Dezeen x Planted collaboration during this year's London Design Festival is highlighting organic mattress and bed manufacturer Naturalmat as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. More
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The Tyre Collective develops car-mounted device to capture microplastic emissions from tyres
A patent-pending technology designed by British startup The Tyre Collective to capture the unseen synthetic rubber particles expelled by car tyres has been awarded this year's UK national James Dyson Award. More
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Form & Refine makes homeware from sustainably sourced wood and clay
The Dezeen x Planted collaboration during this year's London Design Festival is highlighting Form & Refine, a Danish furniture brand that uses carefully sourced materials. More
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Pollution Ranger and Smog Shade installation visualises air quality data in realtime
Chinese designer Huachen Xin has created Pollution Ranger and Smog Shade, an installation that monitors and visualises the air pollution levels in cities. More
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Benchmark spotlights sustainable furniture that can be returned at the end of its life
As part of the Dezeen x Planted collaboration during London Design Festival, furniture brand Benchmark is showcasing its latest sustainable collections and along with its Take Back Scheme that allows old furniture to be refurbished and reused. More
