MA Design for Development
Waste not, want not
‘Second-hand becomes second-foot with Worn Again’s sports shoes crafted from charity store coats, military parachutes, prison blankets, car seat scrap leather, old towels and recycled rubber. At least 1.3% of the production cost is also set aside to balance carbon emissions.’
Via Design Indaba
Los Angeles-based green company Repurpose Compostables has launched an insulated coffee cup at Bed Bath & Beyond that is made from corn and uses soy based inks, making it non-toxic and compostable in 90 days. The plant-based cups require 65% less Co2 to produce so they help lower your carbon footprint.
With a single wall, Repurpose cups are the least wasteful and greenest cups you can buy, and the patented insulated technology ensures your hot beverages remain hot and your cold drinks stay cold, while your hands are protected from both.
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RSA event on Wednesday 9th November - Architecture, Art & Wellbeing
Video trailer in a recent article on advertising in public spaces as visual pollution.
(Article by Kimberley Mok on www.treehugger.com)
Let’s start off with a quote, that sets the foundation to our research and the issues we’re looking to address.
What is Sustainable Development?
“Development that cultivates environmental and social conditions that will support human well-being indefinitely.” Thorpe, A. (2007:7)
