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…
Read MoreReinventing Terrazzo – 4 new building materials made out of waste.
Known from public buildings and waiting halls, terrazzo, the surface material originally made out of tile or glass pieces experienced its peak in the 50s.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…
Read MoreRecycled plastic chairs that make a difference – a chronological overview
When I went last year to the furniture and design fair here in Paris, I was really excited to discover what’s new on the interior market and very quickly then shocked about the amount of objects I found there which design was just very similar to famous designs and most of these were out of…
Read MoreParis: French cuisine meets sustainability – Les Grand Verres, a holistic approach from food to design
The Les Grands Verres is the amazing project of the creative community the Quixotic Projects, the founders of several successful restaurants and bars in Paris. Their restaurant and cocktail bar Les Grands Verres built in 2017 is situated in the famous contemporary art museum Palais de Tokyo in Paris and was designed by architect Lina…
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