Born in 2011, the simple idea of a Plastic Free July was to refuse single-use plastic during July. It has by now become a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution for a cleaner and healthier environment. Refusing single-use plastic is not only a great way to…
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As we have all been stuck at home since last year, I’m sure most of you have already started to question your interior or have already given it an upgrade. I mean, if you already spend that much time at home you wanna have it nice, right? A nice interior can even help to calm…
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Many of you might know about this architectural gem from architecture books, magazines or simply Instagram and like myself, have been wanting to visit it. I have been truly fascinated and inspired by post-modern architecture for the last few years and this building tops the list. Coincidentally my summer plans this year led me almost…
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After being confined in a small apartment in Paris for over three weeks as the result of the COVID-19 lock down, I can tell you, sport helps. The positive side effect of being forced to stay inside is that you are really craving for movement and I think I’m not alone. I have never seen…
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Part 2 INNOVATIVE NATURAL MATERIALS Yulex Pure™ Natural rubber Surfers’ dirty secret is the wetsuit. Made of neoprene, a material in which everything is harmful. It is made from oil, requires heavy energy consuming production and is non-biodegradable. This is why a lot of surfer brands have been trying since years to replace that material with…
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PART 1: RECYCLED MATERIALS REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE: these are the three R’s the circular economy is all about. Our resources are limited, waste and emissions increase drastically and are damaging our planet. The consequences are killing people and wildlife every year. We have to act now. Changing our consumer behaviour is mandatory to make a…
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The dark season is here. When the evenings are lasting longer what we really need is some cosy light. Even better if this light is a beautiful sustainable eye-catcher, right? Here I collected some pretty unique ones, which will spice up your home and brighten up your winter mood. When Hemp, Tobacco and Wine become…
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Let’s talk about shoes, more precisely sneakers. But first of all did you know that over 23 billion shoes are produced worldwide each year and that less than one percent of these are made responsibly? On top of that more than 300 million pairs end up each year in landfills after their use. So there are…
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Heading to Barcelona for a few days and want to see more than the Sagrada Familia and Barceloneta? Or just looking for some nice restaurants, cafés or cultural hotspots? Here I put down a few cool spots, I discovered on my last trip in that beautiful city. This time I arranged it by districts. I…
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Known from public buildings and waiting halls, terrazzo, the surface material originally made out of tile or glass pieces experienced its peak in the 50s. Originally invented in the antiquity, terrazzo is as popular as it was never before. From flooring to fashion accessories, the freckled surface is everywhere. Even cooler now is that there…
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Material Journeys 