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The innovations unleashing the power of design to create a more sustainable and fairer world

Jem Collins — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:39:50 +0000

Is it possible to redesign everything we make to be in harmony with nature? These inspiring organisations say 'yes'

Thea de Gallier — Thu, 23 May 2024 11:35:59 +0000

The founders of What Design Can Do on the inspiration behind their latest creative call: radically redesigning everything

Jem Collins — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:05:08 +0000

The world needs designs that don’t cost the Earth. Here are four, including cow dung bricks and biodegradable sandals

Jem Collins — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:21:20 +0000

From drinkable seawater to a bag that turns into a lamp, here are five ingenious design ideas

Emma Sheppard — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:42:55 +0000

Using the power of plants, a Nairobi-based startup has engineered an effective wastewater cleaning system. And it’s attractive to boot

Gavin Haines — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:16:02 +0000

A German startup has created speakers made from the Earth. They help reduce e-waste and rescue ancient skills, but will they be a hit?

Emma Sheppard — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:07:03 +0000

These female-founded businesses have found novel ways of eliminating waste, including 'collaborating' with bacteria