Geoff Isaac holds a PhD from the University of Technology Sydney. His doctoral project on the history of the plastic chair focuses on how designers are responding to the environmental crisis by investigating recycled plastics or bioplastics and experimenting with new manufacturing techniques to minimise the use of materials and energy. Geoff’s interest in design grew from his appreciation of the work of Australian mid-century designer Grant Featherston. His monograph Featherston was published by Thames & Hudson in 2017.
Latest innovations in renewable plastics and plastic industry news
Still drinking water from plastic bottels? Read this…
A recent study found evidence of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNP) accumulating in our bodies. … [Read More...] about Still drinking water from plastic bottels? Read this…
Plastic Reinvented: The Future of Eco-Friendly Design on March25 – you are invited in person or online!
Plastics are everywhere—but at what cost? With rising environmental and health concerns, the need … [Read More...] about Plastic Reinvented: The Future of Eco-Friendly Design on March25 – you are invited in person or online!
Chairs that eat themselves
Heller is shaking up the plastic furniture industry by embedding their products with an organic … [Read More...] about Chairs that eat themselves
New Book: “Rethinking Plastics in Product Design” Urges Design to Lead the Transition to Sustainable Materials
My book is finally launched today - readers can get a 20% discount by using code GLR BD8 in the … [Read More...] about New Book: “Rethinking Plastics in Product Design” Urges Design to Lead the Transition to Sustainable Materials
Ditch plastic and stick mushrooms in your ears!
Globally 40 billion earplugs are manufactured every year. That’s enough to wrap around the world 100 … [Read More...] about Ditch plastic and stick mushrooms in your ears!
Can you believe it? – Good news from America!
MillerKnoll has announced a sustainability strategy focused on delivering three commitments: … [Read More...] about Can you believe it? – Good news from America!
Rethinking Foam: Greener Solutions for Furniture & Footwear
This is the second article examining more sustainable alternatives to virgin PU foam. In the first … [Read More...] about Rethinking Foam: Greener Solutions for Furniture & Footwear
What is that takeaway coffee really costing you? A flat white with two spoons of plastic please.
Your coffee habit might be setting you back $6 a cup or more but the impact on your wallet is … [Read More...] about What is that takeaway coffee really costing you? A flat white with two spoons of plastic please.
Find replacements for virgin fossil plastics: Your Go-To Resources for Plastic-Free Innovation
Commercial enterprises and academia are constantly researching and developing new bio-based … [Read More...] about Find replacements for virgin fossil plastics: Your Go-To Resources for Plastic-Free Innovation
Soft, Strong, and Sustainable? The Quest for Better Foam
Polyurethane (PU) foam is widely used to provide softness and comfort when padding is needed for … [Read More...] about Soft, Strong, and Sustainable? The Quest for Better Foam
Thanks President Trump
Addressing one of America's biggest concerns, paper straws have been banned across America. … [Read More...] about Thanks President Trump
Two-thirds of your wardrobe is made from oil
In 1960 nearly all our clothes (95%) were made from natural fibres. By 2023 synthetic fibres grew … [Read More...] about Two-thirds of your wardrobe is made from oil
Refuse Derived Fiction – How Australia hides is plastic waste problem
You can’t manage what you can’t measure, is a popular mantra taught to business students. … [Read More...] about Refuse Derived Fiction – How Australia hides is plastic waste problem