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Eco Ocean Eyewear Collection

MODO Eyewear Eyewear Collection Sustainable Product Saturday, 3 October 2026

Eco Ocean

Eco Ocean is an eyewear collection of optical and sun frames made from recycled ocean plastic. The material comes from old ropes, nets and trawls collected from the sea by an ocean clean-up organization. The waste is cleaned, cut and processed into pellets, which are injection molded into lightweight and flexible frames. The frames have a matte, scratch-resistant finish in ocean-inspired shades, and a wave-shaped hinge refers to the origin of the material. Each frame is supplied in a case made from recycled PET fabric.

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Slient Currents Memorial and Ecological Restoration

Yanci Chen Memorial and Ecological Restoration Sustainable Product Friday, 2 October 2026

Slient Currents

Silent Currents is a memorial and marine restoration project that transforms a former nuclear test site into a marine sanctuary. Artificial reef structures are made of marine grade concrete infused with calcium carbonate to support coral growth and biodiversity. Submerged pathways and floating observation platforms allow visitors to view the recovering ecosystem. Tidal energy generators supply power for the site. The design connects remembrance of the past with long term ecological renewal.

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POTAMYA Packaging Design

Ebru Sile Goksel Packaging Design Sustainable Product Thursday, 1 October 2026

POTAMYA

Rooted in ancient Mesopotamian culture, the birthplace of agriculture, Potamya deeply connects to history while embracing modern sustainability. As a natural, organic brand, it offers 100% gluten-free, vegan legume pastas with sustainable, user-friendly innovation. A new peel-off measuring system reduces waste by transforming the top lid into a built-in, reusable measuring cup. Potamya seamlessly merges heritage with a contemporary approach, ensuring practical, reusable, and waste-reducing packaging.

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K Farm Urban Design

Vicky Chan Urban Design Sustainable Product Wednesday, 30 September 2026

K Farm

K Farm challenges urban farming under extreme conditions and turns farming into natural education that people can enjoy. Because of this coastal condition along Victoria Harbour, It has innovated three types of farming to suit this specific climate. One is Hydroponics to provide weatherproof farming for in all conditions, two is aquaponics to study how fish and plants can coexist, and three is organic with various height and species to serve as inclusive farming.

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No Footprint House Residential Prototype

Oliver Schütte Residential Prototype Sustainable Product Tuesday, 29 September 2026

No Footprint House

The NFH is developed for serial production, based on a larger toolbox of prefabricated residential typologies. A first prototype was built for a European family in the southwest of Costa Rica. They chose a two-bedroom configuration with steel structure and pine wood finishes, which was shipped to its target location on one single truck. The building is designed around a central service core in order to optimize logistical efficiency regarding assembly, maintenance and usage. The project seeks for integral sustainability in terms of its economic, environmental, social and spatial performance.

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Out Of Sight Sustainable Social Building

Luan Fontes Sustainable Social Building Sustainable Product Monday, 28 September 2026

Out Of Sight

Out Of Sight is a social building project designed for Friars Island in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The project uses forty two twenty foot shipping containers treated with thermal insulation, forming a built area of 620 square metres. The containers house a dance school that previously operated beside the neighbouring church and three emergency social homes for local residents. A steel structural system was chosen to keep the construction light, safe and quick to build. The design follows the existing topography and supports access to culture and decent housing.

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Design Idea of the Day

Design Idea of the DaySpecial CoverageSaturday, 26 September 2026

Innovative Concepts and Creative Ideas.

Every great design starts with a great idea. Everyday, we feature a highly innovative design idea or creative concept that shows original thinking and practical solutions. Explore award-winning concepts, inventive approaches and inspiring visions from designers, artists, architects and innovators worldwide. Visit us everyday to get your daily dose of inspiration.

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