According to traditions, maytrees (in Hungarian: májusfa) were not only erected to celebrate lovers, but also to pay homage to the rebirth of nature and a
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Metaurbanism in practice | The projects of Urbanum
Since their launch in October last year, Urbanum’s team has not only organized events and sparked discussions in the spirit of metaurbanism, the interdisciplinary urban research approach represented
Creative fun—Eastern European design toys | TOP 5
They are conscious, imaginative, groundbreaking and not the last for decoration. Why not make children’s toys stylish? A selection of the most exciting design toys in
Skateboard wheels made of chewing gum
Greener and more colorful cities: this was the goal that hovered before the eyes of Hugo Maupetit and Vivian Fischer, students at the University of Design
Thanks, corona!—Part 1 | AB Concrete Design
She has been experimenting with new materials, launched a zero-waste Facebook group, and is currently designing plant potting systems for a company developing green walls: Anita
Could this be a more sustainable alternative to LEGO? | Mokulock
This is what LEGO blocks would look like if they were made of wood: Mokulock conjures up the concept of well-known plastic building blocks with their
The best zero waste brands in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Considering sustainability is now not only a basic requirement for a successful brand, but it’s often not enough. The combination of authenticity, commitment to the goal,
IKEA’s ScrapsBook to save leftovers
IKEA encourages people to use kitchen scraps: they’ve collected recipes that can be used to save leftover ingredients in a freely downloadable cookbook. The Canadian IKEA,
Hungarian innovation for the environment | Oonly
A sustainable Hungarian innovation aimed at reducing plastic pollution, one of the most important issues of our time: Oonly rethinks the deposit-refund scheme for bottles to allow
Disassembling for sustainability | IKEA
IKEA has announced that by 2030, in addition to the assembly guide, all of their products will come with disassembly guides as well. The goal is
Peeling is appealing | Recycling with Marcelina Komar
Polish designer Marcelina Komar creates new, functional design objects from the inedible parts of vegetables and fruits. This is The_peel Project, a collection of objects made
Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
The expression ‘digitalization in the food industry’ may sound difficult to understand, yet in reality we all know what it means. The most obvious part of
Amsterdam floating village expands with new dream house
Each and every house of the floating village built since 2010 boasts a unique character, while still creating a unified overall appearance. Here is the latest
Sustainable re-editions of design classics
In the age of conscious and sustainable design as well as recycling and upcycling trends, leading design brands’ right to exist has been called into question
The future of urban freight transport | Mastiff Cargo Bike
Reliable, durable and environmentally friendly: Mastiff Cargo Bike, the cargo bike designed and manufactured in Hungary, debuted in the spirit of promoting and developing sustainable transportation.
