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No Longer Speculative

While we realise that sustainability is a complex arena of many moving parts, since we first started, we’ve given a platform, and a voice, to those blazing a trail in developing bio and by-product based alternatives to the materials we rely upon every day. We feel it’s our responsibility to bring new, innovative materials of this nature to the fore. It’s in our DNA. We are moving the agenda forward with 24 ideas for 2024.

A selection of by-product based materials, showcasing innovative textures and colors for circular design exploration.
Exhibition space showcasing innovative bio-based materials, visual samples, and unique design elements at Material Source Studios.
24 bio and by-product based materials for 2024.
Circular furniture design made from recycled rubber waste, showcasing textured surfaces and innovative use of materials.
Textured fabric surface showcasing vibrant yellows and whites, illustrating the theme of recycled textile art in Studio Sarmite's (Un)woven project.
Colorful ceramic tiles representing the London Underground, featuring shades of red, green, and black with the number 22.
Hand touching a textured light switch with the number "21," representing Emma Harriet Wright's exploration of technology and afterlife themes.
Tree bark textures creatively incorporated in a design element for Blast Studio's eco-friendly project in London.
Sustainable bio-based tiles featuring a textured green surface, highlighting DeakinBio's innovative approach to environmentally friendly design.
3D printed concrete layers showcasing innovative construction techniques at PrintCity, Manchester Metropolitan University.
Mycelium-based material showcasing natural textures, demonstrating sustainable design principles by Myceen.
Close-up of a numbered section of concrete building material, highlighting sustainable construction practices.
Abstract organic patterns in warm hues convey a connection between design and nature, aligning with Rootfull's mission.
Sustainable CornWall® wall cladding samples made from corn waste, showcasing natural texture and eco-friendly design.
Textured lamp design made from insect-derived polymer 'lac' highlights innovative applications of sustainable materials.
K-BRIQ showcasing sustainable building materials, highlighted with vibrant colors representing Kenoteq's innovative eco-friendly manufacturing.
Textured green grass material background with the number 11, representing Hannah Elisabeth Jones' focus on sustainable biomaterials.
Close-up of green mycelium and algae-based tiling design illustrating innovative bio-material technology in sustainable interiors.