Material ConneXion

Join us for our last webinar of the year this week on December 13th where Material ConneXion's EVP of Research Dr. Andrew Dent and VP of Research Dr. Gayatri Keskar will discuss the most groundbreaking material innovations of 2023 and how to implement these concepts into your 2024 sustainability goals.

This event offers a unique chance to explore and understand the forefront of sustainable design through the lens of cutting-edge materials and technologies by two industry leading experts. Save your seat: https://buff.ly/3ToGG1J

The new Material ConneXion is here! Discover the singular resource for material-driven design with instant access to over 10k innovative and sustainable materials, trend forecasting, on-demand advice from our team of researchers and so much more. With more ways to collaborate and communicate, the future of design starts with Material Insights: https://www.materialconnexion.com/

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Upcoming webinar! Join two leading industry experts on July 12th - Andrew Gibbs, Founder + Editor in Chief of Dieline in conversation with Material ConneXion's EVP of research Dr. Andrew Dent as they explore current trends in packaging and how the future use of sustainable materials is helping to shape the landscape of design. Save your spot:

Packaging Pulse - A Conversation With Andrew Gibbs, Founder + CEO of Dieline | Material ConneXion Packaging Pulse - A conversation with Andrew Gibbs - Founder + CEO of The DielineWednesday, July 12th / 11am EDTSpecial Guest: Andrew Gibbs - Founder + CEO of The DielineHosted by: Dr. Andrew Dent,...

Today for we wanted to showcase a recent bio-based addition to our material database and join the effort to continue to .

Woodly Ltd is a next-generation wood-based, carbon-neutral, and recyclable packaging thermoplastic material that can be used to substitute plastics. It has unparalleled clarity, high impact strength, and drop-in processability to replace virgin counterparts for both rigid and flexible packaging. Thanks to its bio-origin, companies can save between 160-300 kg of CO2 per 100 kg of the material.

Current applications include: Flexible packaging, clear windows, reusable storage bins, cosmetic packaging, cups, and tableware.

Discover more sustainable materials when you download our top five materials of the month: https://buff.ly/3oR4QoP

Join us this Friday, 5/19 with PROWL studio at our New York library - featured here in Core77's must-attend events for NYCxDESIGN! Learn more and RSVP:
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Must-Attend NYCxDESIGN Events of 2023: Core77 Editors' Top Picks From thought-provoking exhibitions to lively parties, here are some events not to be missed

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our collaborative material library wall with Materially at !

If you would like to learn more about how you can incorporate sustainable material walls into your space, we would love to hear from you: https://materialconnexion.com/contact-us/

If you are attending World Bio Markets (10-11 May, The Hague, The Netherlands) this week join Dr. Gayatri Keskar for a panel discussion on 'Shoe sustainability - bio progress and priorities. An inside look examining the footwear industry’s progress toward sustainability.'

Hosted by Andy Polk, Senior Vice President, Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA)

Featuring:
Gayatri Keskar, VP of Research, Material ConneXion
Nicolò Giusti, Director of Footwear Sourcing & Production, Tommy Hilfiger
Charlotte Herdt Tergoresse Herdt, Global Sustainability Programme Manager, Arkema

DAY 1, 5/10: 12:50-13:15

Learn more about the programming and book a meeting with us: https://lnkd.in/d2pKN2v

If you are heading to this week, join Dr. Andrew Dent, Material ConneXion's EVP of research present on 'sustainable material selection for authentic storytelling' on May 9th at 11am at the Interzum trend stage.

Presenting the latest in sustainable materials and providing much needed context to these newly developed solutions, this talk aims to guide the audience to a better understanding of a this new class of materials and enables more informed information about consequences.

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbqN7Nt5

Do you speak design? Discover some of our most noteworthy highlights from Salone del Mobile 2023 as we celebrate the show’s Spring return. We share the week’s best events, installations and product launches in our must-see recap!

Read more: https://materialconnexion.com/stacks/do-you-speak-design-our-favorite-things-we-saw-at-milan-design-week/

Do You Speak Design? Our Favorite Things We Saw at Milan Design Week - Material ConneXion Do you speak Design? After a three-year hiatus, Salone del Mobile 2023 returned to its traditional Spring dates, offering a full week of events, installations, and product launches during Milan […]

✨ As we reflect on our time at this year's , which officially wrapped yesterday, we wanted to reach out and thank everyone who attended our presentation 'Material-Minded Design' with Materially and made it such a success!

✨ A live replay as well as a recap of our time will be made available soon.

✨ Discover what inspires material-minded design in our latest trend report 'Mashup Culture': https://materialconnexion.activehosted.com/f/7

Happy day two of High Point Market! Visit our material library in Congdon Yards to discover the latest in material trends and innovation.

We're thrilled to be popping up this week in Milan with our Italian partners Materially

Join us tomorrow, April 20th and Friday April 21st for an engaging presentation on 'Material-Minded Design: The Intersection of Trends, Sustainability, and the Materials We Use'

Learn more and RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gexuNqej

is the perfect time to reflect on current sustainability goals. At Material ConneXion, we believe that sustainable products start with thoughtful material selection.

This week we'll be continuing to highlight some of our favorite current Earth friendly materials.

LaVeg™ by AMADEU - Amazonian Materials & Design United is a premium vegan leather alternative made from natural rubber and cotton that is:

♻ Biodegradable
✨ Vegan and cruelty-free
♻ Low carbon
✨ Recyclable and Heavy metals-free
♻ Zero-waste production

Current applications include: clothing, footwear, fashion accessories, furniture, interior design, automotive, and sportswear.

Hello from Material ConneXion Tokyo! 🇯🇵

Did you know? A membership with Material Insights grants you access to our library locations worldwide. Learn more: https://materialconnexion.com/material-insights/

Can material innovation save our world? Dr. Andrew Dent and Jennifer Gumpert, PMP discuss how material innovation is shaping material-minded design and the future of sustainability in this and accredited podcast with ThinkLab.

Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/3UKuwyA

Brought to you in partnership with the Delta Faucet Company.

CEU Podcast - Can Material Innovation Save Our World? This accredited CEU podcast from ThinkLab explores how the rise in simpler materials can positively impact sustainability in the design world.

⎮ENG⎮ Dr. Andrew Dent is Executive Vice President of Research at Material ConneXion and Chief Material Scientist at SANDOW, who has written about materials sciences for multiple outlets, including Fast Company, The Economist and the Financial Times.

Before joining Material ConneXion in 2001, he worked for Cambridge University, Rolls Royce, the U.S. Navy, the British Ministry of Defense, NASA, and others.

On September 15, he will be the second keynote speaker of the Future Materials Conference!

➡️ Register to the conference to see him live: https://futurematerials.mome.hu/registration/

➡️ Or watch his TED talk about eliminating waste: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZP8Kqr_bcw

//The conference is financed from the NRDI fund under the Mecenatura 2021 project.//

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⎮HU⎮ Dr. Andrew Dent, a Material ConneXion kutatási alelnöke és a SANDOW vezető anyagtudósa, aki többek között a Fast Company, a The Economist és a Financial Times számára is írt az anyagtudományokról.

Mielőtt 2001-ben csatlakozott a Material ConneXionhoz, dolgozott többek között a Cambridge-i Egyetemnek, a Rolls Royce-nak, az amerikai haditengerészetnek, a brit védelmi minisztériumnak és a NASA-nak is.

Szeptember 15-én pedig a Future Materials Konferencia második vitaindító előadását fogja tartani!

➡️ Regisztrálj a konferenciára, hogy élőben is hallhasd előadását: https://futurematerials.mome.hu/registration/

➡️ Vagy nézd meg TED előadását az anyaghulladékok csökkentéséről: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZP8Kqr_bcw

//A konferencia egy, az NKFI Alapból megvalósuló program, a Mecenatúra 2021 pályázat részeként.//

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Save the date! We'll be popping up in Budapest next month with MOME Budapest in our Budapest Design Material Library part of The Future Materials Conference with presentations and workshops on the latest in material innovation.

⎮ENG⎮ SAVE THE DATE!
❓What are biomaterials and how can they be best applied?
❓What is the role of textile designers and researchers in emerging circular economies?
❓How can we keep material quality while also switching to more sustainable options?

During September 15-16 2022, the Future Materials Conference will host lectures and panel discussions that will answer these and many more insightful questions.

Have you registered yet?

// The conference is financed from the NRDI fund under the Macenatura 2021 project. //
➡️ More info: https://fb.me/e/2epm2HRJg
➡️ Find out more: https://futurematerials.mome.hu/

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⎮HU⎮ SAVE THE DATE!
❓Mik azok a bioanyagok, és hogyan lehet őket a legjobban alkalmazni?
❓Mi a textiltervezők és kutatók szerepe az egyre növekvő körforgásos gazdaságokban?
❓Hogyan őrizhetjük meg az anyagminőséget, miközben fenntarthatóbb megoldásokra váltunk?

2022. szeptember 15-16. között a Future Materials Konferencia olyan előadásoknak és panelbeszélgetéseknek ad otthont, amelyek választ adnak ezekre és még sok más érdekes kérdésre.

Regisztráltál már?

// A konferencia egy, az NKFI Alapból megvalósuló program, a Macenatúra 2021 pályázat részeként. //

➡️ További infók: https://fb.me/e/4BopR98MT

➡️ Olvass tovább: https://futurematerials.mome.hu/



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Good morning from our New York material library headquarters. Did you know? We have full-service library locations around the world including Bangkok, Tokyo, and Milan full of cutting-edge innovative materials ready for your next design.

You can have access to them when you become a Material Insights member.

Our second trend report, now live on Material Insights, focuses on fluid identities and new tools for self expressions.

Download a preview to discover more about Creative Self-Exploration through the lens of sociocultural trends, innovation concepts and design ideations.

Created in partnership with The Prospectivists and Broadside Studios.

https://materialconnexion.com/stacks/august-trend-report-preview/

Download your Preview of the August Trend Report // Material ConneXion Download your Preview of the August Trend Report Sarah Koupal/ August 3, 2022 Our newest trend report, created in partnership with The Prospectivists and Broadside Studios is live! This month’s trend report, entitled “Creative Self-Exploration” looks at this macro trend through the lens of so...

for tomorrow's with The Association of Plastic Recyclers!

Plastics Recycling in the US: Quality, Availability and Future Prospects
Wednesday, March 23rd / 11am ET

While the widely recognized recycling icon ♻ is found on everything - quarts of motor oil to colorful children's toys, and drink bottles to single use utensils - it's become almost invisible. Depending on where we live, we might put items in a blue bin for collection, take them to a local recycling center, or toss them in the trash.

Data from the American Chemistry Council, the National Association for PET Container Resources, and the Association of Plastic Recyclers show a meager 8.7% recycling rate in 2018 (Source: EPA), which means after decades of use, those familiar little arrows aren't accomplishing much. What does that mean for us as producers and consumers, and how can we ensure the number grows?

Join Dr. Andrew Dent in conversation with John Standish, Technical Director at The Association of Plastic Recyclers, for a conversation about the state of plastics recycling. Learn more about recycling processes, the challenges with widespread adoption, and how we might design for a more effective recycling stream.

Register here to save your seat! https://app.livestorm.co/material-connexion/apr