House and Leisure will announce the winner of the House and Leisure Green Designers at Woolworths competition at Design Indaba on 26 February. Mark is showcasing the finalists all week long.
Chrisanne Terblanche, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (gifting stationery)
My design is unique as with a little effort it can be turned into a stuffed toy. On the inside people will find a printed pattern, instructions and accessories to make a toy animal. I am a green designer because I always keep ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ in mind while working. This design is sustainable as nothing goes to waste – the offcuts are used for the stuffing.
Paula Simoni, Design Time School of Interior Design (rugs)
I wanted to find an exciting and innovative material for my design. I used polyester offcuts that were originally made from recycled plastic bottles. So the carpet is in the third stage of recycling. While it’s made from recycled material, it still has the appearance of a soft shaggy rug. My design is sustainable because it’s tough and will last. No machinery is needed in its production, which reduces the amount of energy used.
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