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Designers should stop using recycled plastic and instead use bioplastics made from raw materials such as algae if they want to reduce pollution, according to Istanbul Design Biennial curator Jan Boelen.

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Wow, Wednesday came around again so quickly! I thought I'd stay with things that melt and show what happens when you iron cellophane paper. This is the heavy type of cellophane used by florists to wrap flowers. Place between two sheets of baking paper and iron, experiment with heat settings and length of time (usually only a matter of seconds) Although it doesn't give off the fumes like tyvek I'd still advise a well ventilated room. After the bubbles have formed on the paper you can brush…

This 12 Gauge Clear Vinyl is a mid-weight, durable, flexible, and waterproof material. Great for covering tablecloths, making desk protectors, lining drawers, covering furniture, and enclosing and insulating screen porches, patios, greenhouses, and chicken coops. This vinyl is also used for sewing and crafting projects, like making reusable pattern pieces, shower curtains, clear vinyl bags, bag liners and can even be made into clothing accessories.

Are you overrun with plastic grocery bags? I sure am. My cabinets are overflowing with them! I use them for trash and recycle them whenever I can find a place that will take them but still — they still seem to multiply.

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100 % recycled, 100% original - this tote is hand woven of multicolored, repurposed plastic bags! A vibrant, ecological carrier which will stretch with its contents. When empty, this flexible bag is 15 inches wide, 16½ inches tall. Sturdy crocheted top trim and 20 inch carrying handles. Lined with

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The graduate collection of Kingston University fashion design alumnus Shaun Harris, 0,1,2,3,4 is the result of the designer’s in-depth investigation into how to give fashion a fourth dimensional persp

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