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Tea Waste Housewares

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

These Objects by Dust London are Crafted from Organic Material

— December 12, 2018 — Eco
Trash is being turned into treasures by Dust London in the form of housewares that boast an ultra-modern aesthetic that is achieved with eco-friendly materials. The collection of housewares includes various vases and coasters that are all made from different kinds of tea leaves that helps to naturally change up the look and color without the use of virgin materials. Featuring geometric designs, the products are all achieved with tea leaves and a nontoxic binder that creates the perfect consistency for forming a stylish item for the home that doesn't come at the expense of the environment.

The Dust London tea-made houseware products have been designed by Michael McManus and Matt Grant, and identify how designers are taking innovative approaches to limiting resource consumption.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Housewares - Creating housewares using discarded materials presents an opportunity for sustainable and unique design solutions.
2. Eco-friendly Materials - The use of organic materials, such as tea leaves, in manufacturing housewares demonstrates the potential for eco-friendly alternatives.
3. Natural Coloration - Exploring the use of natural materials like tea leaves to create variations in color showcases the demand for natural aesthetics in housewares.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Design - The upcycled housewares trend presents opportunities for designers to innovate in creating sustainable and visually appealing products.
2. Eco-conscious Manufacturing - Manufacturers can tap into the demand for eco-friendly materials by integrating organic resources like tea leaves into their production processes.
3. Home Decor - The natural coloration trend in housewares made from tea leaves offers opportunities for home decor companies to provide unique and environmentally friendly products.
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