“We are often told we are materialistic. It seems to me, we are not materialistic enough. We have a disrespect for materials. We use it quickly and carelessly. If we were genuinely materialistic people, we would understand where materials come from and where they go." - George Monbiot
daydreaming of a future where those who craft our built environments are empowered, knowledgeable & caring materialists
about
August Rust is a sustainability advocate and materials researcher working toward healthier designed futures. While studying sustainability, design, and material science at The New School, they joined the Parsons Healthy Materials Lab as a material librarian, developing resources including the HML Textile Guides and healthy material collections.
After four years, August launched Future Materialist, a material research studio working with designers, manufacturers and educational partners to implement sustainable material practices. They teach workshops at Parsons School of Design, Utah State University, Business of Home, and the Level Up Project, catch their upcoming dates at @future_materialist.
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