”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.… Leggi tutto »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… Leggi tutto »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… Leggi tutto »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… Leggi tutto »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… Leggi tutto »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… Leggi tutto »REDESIGNING DEATH: TURNING CEMETERIES INTO FORESTS
Textiles are everywhere, in our clothes, furniture, cars, to mention a few. And this reminds us that the textile industry is one of the most polluting industries. It generates greenhouse gases and produces a high amount… Leggi tutto »TEXTILE REVOLUTION
Carbon and Ecological Footprint have become a widespread concept, especially for those working towards a circular economy. But do you know the difference? We often see people use these concepts as if they were the same… Leggi tutto »CARBON vs ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT
Global warming and well-being are pushing us all to take a closer look at nature. Designers are more than ever drawing inspiration from the natural world. Most of the designers we’ve met, interviewed or written… Leggi tutto »BRINGING NATURE INSIDE
What is the role of designers when it comes to death? Should they deal with needs and rituals for a more sustainable and meaningful approach to death? We started asking these questions when visiting the Broken… Leggi tutto »REDESIGNING DEATH: TURNING CEMETERIES INTO FORESTS