THE GOOD PLASTIC COMPANY –PRODUCTION FACILITY

Birmingham-based material manufacturer Foresso uses timber waste from the furniture industry to produce a terrazzolike sheet material. Created out of frustration against the culture of disposable interiors and the waste produced by typical manufacturing processes, the composite material combines wood waste, plaster waste, resin, and pigment to create a surface which is both beautiful and hard-wearing. The waste, sourced from local sawmills, visually flows through to the finished material with its distinctive textured detail.

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Polygood, made by The Good Plastic Company, is a surface material made from 100% recycled and 100% recyclable plastic. Produced from a wide range of post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste sources such as single-use cutlery and electronics, The Good Plastic company was founded in 2018 with a mission to contribute to solving the problems caused by the 400 million tonnes of plastic waste that are generated annually. Filling the gap between the recycling industry and design, Polygood is a unique but aesthetically striking material with notable sustainable advantages.

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LULU HARRISON - MATERIALIST

Lulu Harrison is a materialist who creates unique batch recipes, replacing the highly processed materials that are often used in glassmaking. By combining crafts, design, and science, her work actively seeks to redefine the meaning of ‘luxury’, through working with waste materials from the bottom of the river Thames and local communities.

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NICOLE CHRYSIKOU - MATERIALIST

Nicole is a materialist and founder of the project BacTerra, which proposes alternative ceramics that are self-fired and biologically glazed, using the power of biotechnology. Using ceramic waste and bacteria as the recipe for her designs, BacTerra utilises bio fabrication to create a ceramic that is self-fired and then biologically glazed through the process of biomineralisation.

As a result, not only does this project utilise waste, but it also incorporates living organisms into traditional crafting techniques.

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OTTAN STUDIO - MATERIAL STUDIO

Ottan Studio is committed to paving the way for a better future for both the design and production industry and the planet. Ottan focus on producing highquality surfaces that can replace conventional materials such as wood and stone. Utilising regional waste materials in local industries, Ottan use natural resources such as hazelnut shells, eggshells and expired rice to create alternatives for glass, wood, acoustic cladding, tiles and more.

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PAPER FACTOR – MATERIAL & MATERIAL STUDIO

Paper Factor is a strong, durable, and light micro-paper compound made from the innovative evolution of papier-mâché, tested, and developed in collaboration with Italian Universities and Institutes. Keeping its artisanal excellence, all products are hand-made and finished with techniques that are usually employed on wood, metal, plastic, and stone. Of high ecological value, Paper Factor is a leader in the material futures field.

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