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To mark Earth Day, we ve rounded up seven materials that designers are using to replace more polluting mainstays such as plastic, concrete and leather in a bid to limit the impacts of climate change.
With a recent study finding that human-made materials now outweigh the total mass of Earth s living biomass, designers are becoming increasingly aware of how the products they design impact the planet.
From using renewable, carbon capturing materials such as cork, algae and latex to turning reclaimed food waste into food packaging, the focus is now on the entire lifecycle of a product. This includes how raw ingredients are sourced and how they can ultimately be reused, recycled or returned to nature once the product reaches the end of its life.