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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith the rise of ethical consumerism, sustainable design is essential in retail. To create spaces that reflect these values it\u2019s crucial we are well informed when selecting materials, with consideration of material makeup, durability down to production location. These considerations ensure all decisions meet aesthetic and functional needs as well as behaving better in our mass production and retail fixture development to future-proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In other sectors, such as workspace there is a demand for flexibility and adaptability that can evolve with user\u2019s needs. To achieve this level of flexibility, we are increasingly turning to modular furniture solutions, instead of fixed items. These pieces can be easily reconfigured, allowing a single space to serve multiple purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a focus on the above points in sustainability and modularity, here are our top discoveries and inspirations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solus – Spolia Collection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/content.theoneoff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TOOHBM_OffWhitesFlexibleFlagship_004.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe visited the Solus showroom on the launch day of Spolia in Manchester. The tile collection which transforms waste into beauty, with beautiful and unique samples displayed instantly catching our attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spolia is an innovative terrazzo collection that transforms construction waste from demolition sites across the UK, into sustainable, durable surfacing solutions incorporating up-cycled aggregate. The collection offers standard colour options, along with offering a bespoke service to create one-of-a-kind terrazzo tile creations, with exceptional durability and a long lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adding to its sustainability credentials, the collection is manufactured in the UK reducing transportation emissions when specifying on local projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spacestor – Verandas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/content.theoneoff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TOOHBM_BlogAsset_322.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpacestor specialise in workspace solutions, with products that focus on modular and flexible furniture that can adapt to the ever-changing needs of modern offices. A highlight collection for us was Verandas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Verandas is an adaptable and modular system, that reimagines the traditional meeting room, incorporating various accessories and custom elements. The spaces created are premium, comfortable and include all features that permanent rooms have, but thanks to its adaptable base framework, the components can be reconfigured to create completely different configurations when the space requires it, really emphasising its long lifespan and sustainable credentials, with Spacestor calling it \u2018the meeting rooms you never throw away\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Material Source – Bio & by-product materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMaterial Source presented a curated display of 24 innovative bio & by-product-based materials developments. Not all the materials are market ready, but in highlighting their possibilities, Material Source hopes that \u2018they will go on to be manufactured and secure the EPDs and certifications needed for specification, to help support a brighter future\u2019. As stated on the material source website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A couple of our favourite materials that are on our radar are:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/content.theoneoff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TOOHBM_BlogAsset_323.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCorrugated hemp fibre panel by Margent Farm<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA sustainable building material made from natural hemp fibres combined bio-waste resin made entirely from agricultural waste, resulting in lightweight yet durable sheets ideal for exterior cladding, interiors and furniture design. These sheets offer significant environmental benefits due to hemp’s rapid growth and low need for pesticides. Additionally, their natural, textured appearance makes them a visually appealing choice for eco-friendly designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reclaim by Caracara Collective<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Caracara Collective are an experimental design studio focused on creating sustainable products using bio waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reclaim collection includes beautiful lampshades made from orange peel and pine needle by-products. Both the juice and Christmas tree industry produce a huge amount of by-product, here\u2019s where Reclaim come in, creating 1 lampshade out of 20 squeezed oranges and 12 lampshades from the needles dropped by just 1 tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Link to see the rest of the materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe visited the Solus showroom on the launch day of Spolia in Manchester. The tile collection which transforms waste into beauty, with beautiful and unique samples displayed instantly catching our attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spolia is an innovative terrazzo collection that transforms construction waste from demolition sites across the UK, into sustainable, durable surfacing solutions incorporating up-cycled aggregate. The collection offers standard colour options, along with offering a bespoke service to create one-of-a-kind terrazzo tile creations, with exceptional durability and a long lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adding to its sustainability credentials, the collection is manufactured in the UK reducing transportation emissions when specifying on local projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spacestor – Verandas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpacestor specialise in workspace solutions, with products that focus on modular and flexible furniture that can adapt to the ever-changing needs of modern offices. A highlight collection for us was Verandas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Verandas is an adaptable and modular system, that reimagines the traditional meeting room, incorporating various accessories and custom elements. The spaces created are premium, comfortable and include all features that permanent rooms have, but thanks to its adaptable base framework, the components can be reconfigured to create completely different configurations when the space requires it, really emphasising its long lifespan and sustainable credentials, with Spacestor calling it \u2018the meeting rooms you never throw away\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Material Source – Bio & by-product materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMaterial Source presented a curated display of 24 innovative bio & by-product-based materials developments. Not all the materials are market ready, but in highlighting their possibilities, Material Source hopes that \u2018they will go on to be manufactured and secure the EPDs and certifications needed for specification, to help support a brighter future\u2019. As stated on the material source website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A couple of our favourite materials that are on our radar are:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCorrugated hemp fibre panel by Margent Farm<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA sustainable building material made from natural hemp fibres combined bio-waste resin made entirely from agricultural waste, resulting in lightweight yet durable sheets ideal for exterior cladding, interiors and furniture design. These sheets offer significant environmental benefits due to hemp’s rapid growth and low need for pesticides. Additionally, their natural, textured appearance makes them a visually appealing choice for eco-friendly designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reclaim by Caracara Collective<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Caracara Collective are an experimental design studio focused on creating sustainable products using bio waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reclaim collection includes beautiful lampshades made from orange peel and pine needle by-products. Both the juice and Christmas tree industry produce a huge amount of by-product, here\u2019s where Reclaim come in, creating 1 lampshade out of 20 squeezed oranges and 12 lampshades from the needles dropped by just 1 tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Link to see the rest of the materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpacestor specialise in workspace solutions, with products that focus on modular and flexible furniture that can adapt to the ever-changing needs of modern offices. A highlight collection for us was Verandas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Verandas is an adaptable and modular system, that reimagines the traditional meeting room, incorporating various accessories and custom elements. The spaces created are premium, comfortable and include all features that permanent rooms have, but thanks to its adaptable base framework, the components can be reconfigured to create completely different configurations when the space requires it, really emphasising its long lifespan and sustainable credentials, with Spacestor calling it \u2018the meeting rooms you never throw away\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Material Source – Bio & by-product materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMaterial Source presented a curated display of 24 innovative bio & by-product-based materials developments. Not all the materials are market ready, but in highlighting their possibilities, Material Source hopes that \u2018they will go on to be manufactured and secure the EPDs and certifications needed for specification, to help support a brighter future\u2019. As stated on the material source website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A couple of our favourite materials that are on our radar are:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCorrugated hemp fibre panel by Margent Farm<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA sustainable building material made from natural hemp fibres combined bio-waste resin made entirely from agricultural waste, resulting in lightweight yet durable sheets ideal for exterior cladding, interiors and furniture design. These sheets offer significant environmental benefits due to hemp’s rapid growth and low need for pesticides. Additionally, their natural, textured appearance makes them a visually appealing choice for eco-friendly designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reclaim by Caracara Collective<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Caracara Collective are an experimental design studio focused on creating sustainable products using bio waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reclaim collection includes beautiful lampshades made from orange peel and pine needle by-products. Both the juice and Christmas tree industry produce a huge amount of by-product, here\u2019s where Reclaim come in, creating 1 lampshade out of 20 squeezed oranges and 12 lampshades from the needles dropped by just 1 tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Link to see the rest of the materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCorrugated hemp fibre panel by Margent Farm<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA sustainable building material made from natural hemp fibres combined bio-waste resin made entirely from agricultural waste, resulting in lightweight yet durable sheets ideal for exterior cladding, interiors and furniture design. These sheets offer significant environmental benefits due to hemp’s rapid growth and low need for pesticides. Additionally, their natural, textured appearance makes them a visually appealing choice for eco-friendly designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reclaim by Caracara Collective<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Caracara Collective are an experimental design studio focused on creating sustainable products using bio waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reclaim collection includes beautiful lampshades made from orange peel and pine needle by-products. Both the juice and Christmas tree industry produce a huge amount of by-product, here\u2019s where Reclaim come in, creating 1 lampshade out of 20 squeezed oranges and 12 lampshades from the needles dropped by just 1 tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Link to see the rest of the materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Caracara Collective are an experimental design studio focused on creating sustainable products using bio waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reclaim collection includes beautiful lampshades made from orange peel and pine needle by-products. Both the juice and Christmas tree industry produce a huge amount of by-product, here\u2019s where Reclaim come in, creating 1 lampshade out of 20 squeezed oranges and 12 lampshades from the needles dropped by just 1 tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Link to see the rest of the materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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