Why Materials Matter. Responsible design for a better world by Seetal Solanki

Cover of the book

Mussel Shell Plast Phoebe Quare grinds mussel shells into a powder which she uses as a plaster to create lanterns for the inhabitants of Bere Island.

Photo © Tom Mannion

Microalgae Edible energy: Simon Perez, SPACE10’s chef-in-residence, developed a Dogless Hotdog using the algae spirulina.

Photo © Kasper Kristoffersen

Zero Waste The people at Silo are redefining how we eat and cook by adopting a zero- waste methodology. The restaurant uses a nose-to- tail approach to produce.

Photo © Xavier D. Buendia