Kevin McCloud has revealed his ‘Green Heroes’, a series of innovative eco-friendly products set to help us towards a more sustainable future, as Grand Designs Live returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 2nd – 6th October 2024.
The exclusive showcase, selected from hundreds of entries, consists of the latest environmentally friendly products, combining innovation and style while using natural and recycled resources.
Kevin’s selection for the 2024 shortlist will be featured at Grand Designs Live this October, where visitors can view the sustainable creations, including a revolutionary water filter the draws energy from streams and an advanced interior tiling system.
The dynamic line-up for Green Heroes 2024 includes:
INFAUNA LAMP by Interesting Times Gang
Interesting Times Gang is an award-winning design studio based in Sweden. The Infuana Lamp is a perfect home decoration, this biophilic ambient light is made from crushed oyster shells and biodegradable polyester.
COOP is a compostable bowl made from discarded eggshells, sourced from The University of Edinburgh’s catering services. This beautiful design is aimed to be used as a centrepiece for a dining table, to spark up conversations surrounding waste materials. In the UK, 11.7 billion eggs were consumed in 2023, resulting in an abundance of eggshell waste.
The SCARAB StreamLine Hydro-Powered Water Filter is designed specifically for off-grid living and van life, drawing energy from rivers and streams. This is a great option for obtaining clean water in low-flow environments.
Designed by acclaimed design studio Pearson Lloyd, this chair perfectly blends modern aesthetics, functionality and comfort with its unique cross-legged silhouette that makes a stylish statement in any space.
The Elemental Cube™ is designed by Home Health Expert Limited. This is a sustainable, naturally insulated product for thermal analysis and air quality control. A useful design that ensures an accurately controlled home, utilising heating and cooling components.
bioMATTERS has created MYCO-ALGA, a non-repetitive interior tiling system. Perfect for home designs, the finished tiles enhance interior spaces and each tile is 100% biodegradable.
REVR provides a low-cost, rapid means to quickly convert mainstream gasoline cars to EVs. This supports the existing gasoline engine and reduces emissions by 60%.
The bin that wastes nothing. Like a trash can, but infinitely better — the magical Mill kitchen bin recycles your food while you sleep.
This Injection Mini, designed to be placed on a desk or table, connects to a compressor and allows you to create wonderful and exciting products from recycled plastic waste.
Leap® is upcycled apple waste turned into a next-gen vegan-certified leather alternative with an incredibly low environmental footprint. Leap feels strong and alive – a soft, premium material with a familiar feeling. The surface can be smooth, textured and coloured.
Gomi designs unique, lifelong power banks made from recycled plastic and batteries
Selfish Customs create a variety stunning side tables perfect for home design, made from gypsum and water-based resin.
TRYFAN is a state-of-the-art, portable device that allows outdoor enthusiasts to go off-grid. This wind-powered turbine generates electricity using a Savonius turbine and can charge electronic devices on long outdoor experiences, including phones, torches and cameras.
