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The Quick Breakdown on 100% Degradable Plastic

The Quick Breakdown on 100% Degradable Plastic

I recently spotted this shopping bag at an upscale sandwich shop and took pause. What is this bag made of? The fine print reads: This environmentally responsible plastic bag is...
Mum’s the Word When it Comes to Biodegradable

Mum’s the Word When it Comes to Biodegradable

On a recent trip to Whole Foods, something caught our eye that was so incredibly simple, so obvious, that it made us wonder why it hasn't always been this way:...
Don’t Blame the Package Designer Just Yet

Don’t Blame the Package Designer Just Yet

Recently at the HBA Expo, I attended a lecture by Jane Bickerstaffe, the director of INCPEN, the Industry Council for Packaging & the Environment. When discussing innovation in sustainable packaging,...
Behind the Scenes: Long Island City Invitation Design

Behind the Scenes: Long Island City Invitation Design

MSLK is commonly asked what our process is like working on a project. As is the case with designers, it's often more informative for us to show rather than tell....
More Recyclighting

More Recyclighting

Some more examples of recycled materials used to create amazing chandeliers. There's something about the transformational properties of light that exemplify the beauty in everyday objects. The plastic bag chandelier...
Debunking Composting

Debunking Composting

Here at MSLK we've been feeling a little guilty about throwing our fruit and vegetable scraps in the trash, but haven't quite felt ready to dive into the world of...
Burning Man Art & Adventures

Burning Man Art & Adventures

In case you've been dying to know what else was going on at Burning Man, besides heartbreaking stories of Urban Tumbleweeds, I've created a photo journal with photos and stories...
2663 Urban Tumbleweeds, a Temporary Art Installation

2663 Urban Tumbleweeds, a Temporary Art Installation

First of all, I'd like to formally give a huge thanks to everyone who donated, helped, supported, and promoted 2663 Urban Tumbleweeds. Really, the outpouring of support we received was...
Patterns Abound

Patterns Abound

This past week I attended the Directions textile show at the suggestion of one of my friends from Fashion News Workshop. This particular friend thought I would enjoy Directions because...
MSLK on NY1!

MSLK on NY1!

Most New Yorkers get our news from our beloved local news station, NY1. What it lacks in slickness compared to network news, it more than makes up for in depth...