Sustainability Innovations, Biodesign Challenge and Zero Plastic Streetwear

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Newsletter week 36

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Sustainability Innovations Report 

OvN’s 2021 report on innovations in sustainability focuses on regenerative, carbon-negative and disaster-resistant design and products to limit the consequences of climate change. In this report, we look at how circularity, stretching the lifetime, counting carbon, reduction, adapting, alternative materials, communication and collaboration can positively influence the road to net zero.

You can purchase the report here

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A Future Where Devices Live in Harmony with Nature 

Biodesign Challenge and the Google Hardware Design Studio are partnering on a month-long Design Sprint to generate projects that explore how biotech can create a more sustainable consumer electronics industry.

Read more here

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Zero Waste, Zero Plastic Streetwear Eric Liedtke, who guided Adidas’ collaborations with Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Beyoncé is launching a zero-waste, zero-plastic streetwear brand called Unless.

See more here

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A Collection Created from Recycled Airbag Systems 

Heron Preston collaborated with Mercedes-Benz on a collection made from recycled airbags. Co-creation and collaborative projects can create memorable and extraordinary moments for brands.

See more here

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The Exponential Economy 

Interesting article about why “The Exponential Age” will transform economics forever, based on Azeem Azhar’s book, Exponential.

Read more here

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