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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
A plastic chair has grown into an enterprise
By Geoff Isaac
Jane Atfield was among the first to use recycled plastics to make consumer goods, with the 1992 … [Read More...] about A plastic chair has grown into an enterprise
3D printed parts reinforced with contiuous carbon fibre
By Geoff Isaac
Reinforce 3D, a Spanish start-up, has developed a technique to insert continuous carbon firbe … [Read More...] about 3D printed parts reinforced with contiuous carbon fibre
Do bioplastics compete with agricuture?
By Geoff Isaac
We are often told that the downside of bioplastics is that it competes with agricultural production. … [Read More...] about Do bioplastics compete with agricuture?
Build a house with recycled plastics
By Geoff Isaac
An Australian company, Studio Kite, has developed a range of enormous 3D printers specifically … [Read More...] about Build a house with recycled plastics
An environmentally friendly alternative to strengthen plastics
By Geoff Isaac
Environmentally conscious designers and manufacturers are increasingly looking for recycled plastics … [Read More...] about An environmentally friendly alternative to strengthen plastics
Colour is not the only unusual thing about this office chair from Ahrend
By Geoff Isaac
The Remode is claimed to be the most sustainable task chair available. Designed by Ben van Berkel of … [Read More...] about Colour is not the only unusual thing about this office chair from Ahrend
Not just a new material – a new production ecosystem
By Geoff Isaac
It's an exciting time in the world of materials with universities and start-ups seemingly announcing … [Read More...] about Not just a new material – a new production ecosystem
Pendant light created using 3D-printed PLA
By Geoff Isaac
The Hedron Pendant is a 3D-printed chandelier or pendant light made from PLA (Polylactic Acid). The … [Read More...] about Pendant light created using 3D-printed PLA
Mass-balance – is it a con?
By Geoff Isaac
Mass balance is being promoted by plastic manufacturers (particularly BASF) as the solution to the … [Read More...] about Mass-balance – is it a con?
Moving the goal posts – US Plastics Pact
By Geoff Isaac
70 large businesses in the states have agreed to delay key sustainability targets from 2025 to … [Read More...] about Moving the goal posts – US Plastics Pact
The post-plastic economy
By Geoff Isaac
A new white paper from Plastic Free outlines the financial risks of continuing to use plastic. The … [Read More...] about The post-plastic economy
Renewable plastics in design
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Welcome to this blog devoted to discussing the latest innovations in renewable plastics and plastic … [Read More...] about Renewable plastics in design
Mat Chair
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The Mat Chair features a shell made from hemp stems and eelgrass and powder coasted steel legs. The … [Read More...] about Mat Chair