Plastic is so crucial - in health care, education, and tech for example - so we still need to make things with it. How can we do so with fewer fossil fuels? Covestro is making a new kind of recycled plastic with cooking oils and fats, and it has endless applications.
Orange peel is a common waste product in the global food industry. Designer Alkesh Palmer has made a lampshade made of sewn-together pieces of orange peel. Sweet!
Blast Studio is dedicated to circularity. They recycle coffee cups to make a strong wood-like material that can be cut, drilled, sanded and varnished. It's already being used to make wall panelling, lampshades and furniture. Love that.
Exciting news - our founder, Chris Lefteri, is taking FixIts back to India. He's giving a big talk about our work and sustainable materials at Design Mumbai. Go Chris!
This is really huge - imagine if FixIts took off in India! Every fix counts. We wanted to keep you posted, as you're a key part of this big repair revolution.
Wooooooooooo, hold on to your hats, it's that time of year again!
Don't forget, FixIts is as good at all the serious, proper repair kit stuff (like extending the life of things that cost time, money and materials to replace) as it is the really silly fun times. And boy, we love those.
So grab your FixIts sticks, wonderful witches and wizards, and repair to get scared! Spookily top tips below. Enjoy.
Aghhhhhh!
FixIts helps you reuse your stuff, so you don't have to buy new. It helps you save money, save time, and save waste - plus it's fun! Try reusing one thing this week? FixIts can help, and see below for more ideas.
