
Published 14 January 2025
Black plastic is notoriously difficult to recycle on account of its colour: easily missed by waste sorting systems, it commonly ends up as residue in landfill. A team of researchers in the US is working to overcome this issue with a new recycling method that uses white LEDs or the power of sunlight.



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The Colour Spectrum consists of 42 inspirational yet practical colours for the Spring/Summer 2028 season for application across the design industry. Alongside this comprehensive palette, we pinpoint the primary drivers and key colour stories to know.