dear designboom reader,

recycling sheds light on the circular and multipurpose life of discarded objects.

pulverized scallop shells may be turned into sturdy and lightweight helmets for everyday use, with an eco-plastic ingredient that makes them more durable. thermoplastic can solidify biodegradable sandals which eventually break into pieces and decompose back to earth after their end life.

repurposing objects also stimulates creativity. fast-food take-out boxes can be upcycled as night lamps, and the permeable paper material softens the brightness of the light. imaginative thinking can conceive a series of floating cities made of recycled plastic waste that can clean the ocean on its own.

thanks for reading!

matthew burgos | editor