Algae, cork, cactus, recycled bottles: Designers in home decor and fashion are thinking beyond traditional materials.
of cotton production, plastics pollution and more.
Home décor products made with cork include trays, tables, wall panels and lighting. You can buy rolls of patterned, Portuguese cork sheets on Etsy.com, for instance. Italian brand Kampos offers swimwear and rainwear made of PET bottle filament yarn that’s quick-drying and soft.
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