Smile Plastics

It's hard to believe it's been a whole year since Never Too Small launched their 'Wonderful Waste' series, and we couldn’t be prouder to have been part of the journey. We're absolutely thrilled that the project has now won the iF Design Award 2024 – congratulations team, this recognition is well-deserved and a true testament to the incredible vision and innovation that went into the series. Watch our episode here >>> https://lnkd.in/eTP6b7mJ

“Plastic itself is not inherently the issue”. Our co-founders, Rosalie McMillan and Adam Fairweather, recently caught up with Dezeen to discuss our journey from 1994 to the present day, the important role plastic can (and should) play in the built environment, and reimagining 'waste'. Read the full conversation >>> https://lnkd.in/ewv96gkK

Explore the rich history of design while looking ahead to the innovative future at 'The Heritage and Futurism of Design'. The panel discussion, held on the 18th September as part of London Design Festival's official talks programme, will explore the dynamic crossroads between heritage and futurism in design, looking at how both traditional influences and innovative technologies shape the field. Smile Plastics' co-founder Adam Fairweather will be joining a host of other established designers and industry experts to delve into how historical design principles continue to influence contemporary practice, while also addressing how emerging trends and technologies constantly evolve, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Sign up for your free ticket >>> https://lnkd.in/eE9bx23g

From yoghurt pot to luxury yacht – Alba is sailing the seas in style 🛥

We're so excited to be part of this inspiring panel, discussing how waste can be transformed, alongside brilliant minds from Weez + Merl, SPARK & BELL, Woven Image, and The Collective. See you in a few weeks >>> https://lnkd.in/eHY_VxSe

This year’s Material Matters Fair, 18-21 September, investigates the ever-evolving relationship between materials, geography, people and supply chains for commercial products. Designed and curated by the sustainability team at tp bennett in collaboration with The Furniture Practice, guests will be guided through a series of zones featuring furniture, finishes and products, starting with an introduction to the amazing and ever-evolving world of raw materials, geography, people and supply chains and culminating with an interactive space for reflection.  At the heart of the room will be a central storytelling space where demonstrations, inspiration sessions and panel discussions will take place. The bar, which we will be carefully crafting using our Earth Collection materials, will be a space for exhibitors and festival goers to come together to discuss, exchange and foster new ideas over a drink.    Register for the fair here >>> https://lnkd.in/g__APcse

The Sessile oozes class – timelessly glamorous and effortlessly cool, the BTR scheme based in Tottenham Hale offers luxurious living with a sustainable focus. From coffee tables carefully crafted using our Charcoal material, to furniture made with sustainable hardwood by Fallen & Felled; every design decision has been made with the planet in mind.

As a company proudly rooted in Wales, we’re excited to see our home nation proving itself once again as a leader in sustainability. The Welsh Government’s commitment to sustainable office fit-outs, as conceptualised by Rype Office, is a powerful reminder of the innovation happening right here, right now. >>> https://lnkd.in/eGv64Vne

Last year, we repurposed the equivalent of 111 million yoghurt pots to create Alba. While we see this as a significant achievement in reimagining 'waste', it's just a fraction of the challenge we face.⁠ Providing a sustainable foundation for iconic and innovative design, our yoghurt pot material quite literally platformed designers old and new, in an event that asked thought-provoking questions with the aim of connecting attendees to designers and their processes.⁠

Like a shooting star, our Cosmos material, with its intergalactic combination of expansive monochrome and explosive bursts of brilliant colour, burnt bright on its first orbit. But as with all our ranges, the ‘waste’ plastic packaging mix from which it was originally created has evolved – and so too has our product offering, its design flexing in response to raw material supply. Cosmos reimagined is a visual masterpiece, with bold splatters and splashes that reflect its dynamic creation process. Available in 5mm, 12mm, and 20mm thicknesses, and as a supersized 3000 × 1200mm panel, it offers endless creative possibilities. Order your Cosmos sample >>> https://lnkd.in/gPenmRri