Nature doesn’t waste anything. All natural resources flow, feeding living beings and ecosystems. In our economic system, products and materials have a pretty linear life; instead of circulating and becoming new resources for different purposes,… Read More »THE THROWAWAY CULTURE
Garbage and pollution are not mere accidents. On the contrary, in a linear economy like ours, waste is primarily projected and, therefore, a design flaw. According to Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the decisions we make when… Read More »WASTE: ACCIDENT, FAILURE OR PROJECT?
The planet is urging us to re-design, re-think and re-purpose the way we produce and consume. The only possible future is circular, and there is no turning back. Design is a crucial tool to help… Read More »CIRCULAR ECONOMY: A POSSIBLE FUTURE
Climate change won’t “take a break,” and European summer is here to prove it! Last July, floods devasted parts of Europe, killing more than 100 people. This August, human-made climate change lead to record-breaking summer… Read More »ECO-ANXIETY EXPLAINED
”How can we apply circularity to our homes?” ”How do we know if a home decor product is truly circular?” Last month, we took part in Ccrave’s Circular Talks podcasts sessions to explore these challenging questions.… Read More »CIRCULAR HOMES: NEW PODCAST
When we decided to create SOMA_studiomilano our mission was very clear. We wanted to spark conversations and raise awareness around the circular economy and circular design to empower citizens, organizations, and businesses to take the… Read More »MATERIAL RESEARCH: THE FIRST STEP FOR CIRCULAR BUSINESSES
Most of today’s garments are woven from plastic-based acrylic, nylon or polyester threads. All these materials are chemically produced and nonbiodegradable. However, a growing number of innovators are turning to nature in an attempt to… Read More »ARE BIO GARMENTS THE FUTURE OF FASHION? WE HOPE SO.
Bioplastics have never been a straightforward solution. Whenever researching it, we find so many different views and approaches that lead us to more questions and concerns than conclusions. Some weeks ago, we came across a… Read More »ARE BIOPLASTICS PLANET-SAFE? IT’S COMPLICATED.
Wearing a mask became a symbol of self-care and cared for others, a sign of our sense of community. Single-use masks disposal, however, represent a threat to the environment. We are throwing 129 billion face masks… Read More »MEET INOKA: THE WORLD’S FIRST MASK SAFE SYSTEM
What happens to our carbon footprint when we die?When human bodies are buried underground in coffins, people’s carbon footprint does not stop at the end of their lifetime. Coffins slow down the decomposition process, littering… Read More »REDESIGNING DEATH: TURNING CEMETERIES INTO FORESTS