MADE FROM WASTE

Discarded waste are reworked into refined, functional bags—objects designed to be used, kept and considered.The larger system, however, continues much as before. Waste is still burned or buried, efficiently removed from sight. But absence is not disappearance; what we discard persists, just elsewhere. This project doesn’t claim to solve the issue. It suggests a shift—away from disposable culture, towards accountability. A change in habit, carried through daily use. It’s in our hands. Shift behaviour. Shape culture.

DESIGNER PARTNERS

Issue works with designers in engaging waste as material innovation— Rethinking what is already in circulation. Our first series focused on soft plastic waste. Shift behaviour. Shape culture.

The Design Chronicles

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ARCHIVE 01

J. Izumi

Layered strips create a quiet landscape where waste is reimagined with care and precision into something composed.

Interview
2

Tote Series

François Hurtaud

Instead of hiding imperfections, Francois highlights the raw texture and irregular patterns of recycled plastic.

Interview
3

Jelly Bean

Mio Miyasaka

The interplay of positive and negative space to reveal the latent potential in fabric off-cuts, creating a continuous visual dialogue.

Interview

DIVERSION CODE

03.1889 N 101.3644 E

Where the materials for this bag were headed. Now, they’ve found their way into your hands.

MIO MIYASAKA

JELLY BEAN SERIES

J. Izumi

ARCHIVE01

François Hurtaud

Tote Series