Designers Guy Snover and Daniel Martinez join forces to continue to shine a spotlight on untapped resources working under their Montreal-based design studio Cyrc. It is a playful blend of the words 'recycle' and 'circular.'Martinez explains, "We’re trying to bring that notion of what a circular economy is into people’s houses, into their conversations. We sometimes saw we’re making that economic model the centerpiece."
Food packaging was a main focus, taking it as raw materials and transforming it through 3D printing methods creating sculptural objects. The new designs are optioned in nine colors across the five collections -- all of these are made from post-industrial plastics. Notably, when Cyrc products reach their end of life, the company takes them back, breaks them down and prepares them for new life.
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Circular Design - Exploring innovative ways to incorporate upcycled materials into design products for a more sustainable future.
2. Post-industrial Plastics Utilization - Utilizing post-industrial plastics for creating functional and aesthetic objects through advanced manufacturing techniques.
3. Closed-loop Product Lifecycle - Developing strategies to close the loop in product lifecycles by reclaiming and repurposing materials for continuous use.
Industry Implications
1. Design - The design industry can leverage upcycled materials to create innovative and eco-friendly products that resonate with sustainability-minded consumers.
2. Manufacturing - Manufacturing sectors can explore new methods of utilizing post-industrial plastics to reduce waste and support circular economy principles.
3. Sustainability - Sustainability-focused industries can adopt closed-loop strategies to enhance resource efficiency and minimize environmental impact in product development processes.