The Accelerator winners

"Carbon Cell" / Foam made from plant waste that stores carbon instead of releasing it – used for everything from packaging to thermal insulation in the built environment.
"PAPILIOA" / Streetlight that runs on wind and protects the night sky.
"BOLT" / The $100 upgrade that turns any bike into an e-bike.
"Eso Extensions" / Hair extensions made from pineapple fibres, not plastic.
"give give" / A kid-powered toy swap game that turns clutter into play.
"Loom - The Upcycling App" / Turn your old clothes into something new—with a designer’s help.
"ER Ocean Recherche" / Materials made from seaweed that work like fabric and leather.
"Andao Company" / Plastic waste becomes school furniture in Madagascar.

MEET THE 8 WINNERS

From finding sustainable ways to combat light pollution to transforming the bike industry and reimagining the way we repurpose what we own – meet the 8 winning projects of the What Design Can Do Accelerator.

Responding to different climate emergencies around the world, these winners are providing inspiring new solutions to the way we approach pretty much everything, from the products that we use every day to the relationships we have with each other and the planet.

Congratulations to all, and see the list in full below!