Dezeen Showroom: Lammhults is presenting its classic X75-2 chair, which has been in production since mid-century Swedish design duo Lindau & Lindekrantz created it for the brand in 1972. More
Unwanted bioplastic fashion items could be dumped in landfills forever, creating artificial carbon sinks to tackle climate change, according to designer Charlotte McCurdy. More
Dezeen promotion: earlier this month, Danish furniture manufacturer Carl Hansen & Søn gathered sustainability pioneers from the design, architecture and food industries to discuss how they are working to build a greener future. More
A group of US-based companies has launched an initiative to increase racial diversity across all fields of design through systemic change. More
Dezeen has teamed up with Braun to present a three-episode masterclass series with British designer Ilse Crawford, which aims to mark 100 years of the German design brand by inspiring "good design for a better future". More
A project that examines restoring damaged peatlands in Scotland and another that addresses the housing needs of income poor young people in Beijing are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the University of Westminster. More
Dezeen Showroom: tile manufacturer Bestile has launched a collection called Carmen that has "the look of a handcrafted tile, but features all the benefits of durable porcelain". More
Dezeen Showroom: Chaddar, designed by Charlotte Lancelot for rug manufacturer Gan, is a rug characterised by its neutral tones and thick needlepoint design. More
Danish furniture brand Takt is using design to eradicate carbon emissions from its products, according to founder Henrik Taudorf Lorensen. More
Dezeen Showroom: a healthy alternative to standard desk chairs, Muista's balancing chair was designed by the brand's founder Aurimas Lažinskas to promote active sitting. More
The pioneering work of 1980s group the Matrix Feminist Design Co-operative is the subject of How We Live Now, an exhibition at The Barbican that looks at the biases in architecture and the built environment. More
Plans to produce the Polestar 0 electric car without creating any carbon emissions is a challenge comparable to putting a man on the moon, according to Fredrika Klarén, the brand's head of sustainability. More
Dezeen Showroom: British brand Astro has released Lucca, its slimmest reading light, which is designed with hotel bedsides in mind. More
Dezeen Showroom: architecture firm Gensler has collaborated with international furniture brand Andreu World to create a system of space-saving, mobile desks that can be connected to form larger constellations. More
Dezeen Showroom: Tsar Carpets has collaborated with designer Michelle Macarounas to produce Tæpper, a collection of rugs with monochrome geometric patterns. More
Dutch designer Teresa van Dongen has launched Aireal, an online library showcasing materials that can capture atmospheric carbon. More
Dezeen Showroom: created by Italian designer Vico Magistretti for De Padova, the Raffles sofa offers a classic silhouette with hundreds of fabric colour options. More
Dezeen promotion: global natural water brand Evian has launched Evian (re)new – a "water bubble" that aims to rethink the way consumers drink water at home. More
British clothing brand Ben Sherman has revealed the official uniforms that Team GB athletes will wear at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies. More
A group of UK technology companies have banded together to form Tech Zero, a taskforce that will help the sector set targets for net-zero carbon emissions. More