Lanoba ships unwanted mid-century Danish furniture to the tri-state area where it’s bought by those with an affinity for functionality, geometric lines, and eco-friendly products. As circularity bleeds into homewares, refurbished vintage pieces could be part of making furniture more sustainable.

Many people have been repairing items themselves, leading to growth in refurbished electronics and spare parts. As a result, more than a dozen states are considering ‘right to repair’ legislation which ensures people will have access to the necessary parts and tools to fix their own devices.

ChopValue is a manufacturer that rescues discarded chopsticks from restaurants and transforms them into trendy and affordable homeware treasures. How is its circular business model meeting eco-conscious consumer demands while also catering to the burgeoning home improvement market?

Smartphones have provided a lifeline for many Australians during the COVID-19 pandemic, but what impact has the crisis had on their expectations of mobile devices? And how can hardware manufacturers and telecoms providers respond to concerns about dwindling privacy and ballooning prices?