Who We Are
Materiality is an interdisciplinary collective, researching social and environmental conditions that affect the wellbeing of human communities and connected ecologies.
We investigate public interest issues using multi-media forms of evidence and publication. This includes analysing and creating maps, models, images and reports.
Our Work
Muck Maps
Muck Maps reveals the areas most polluted by factory farms for the first time, as an interactive map. The research finds that up to 33,450 tonnes of manure is produced
Who Owns Dartmoor?
Almost half of Dartmoor is owned by just 15 landowners, including unaccountable private interests in an area designated as a National Park. The UK is one of the most nature
Toxic Trade-Off
“A third of the English councils with the highest projected housing demand are in areas where it is too polluted to build new homes, with factory farming pollution a major
Endorsments
step by step
01
Research
We investigate complex social and environmental conditions through data collection and analysis.
02
Visualise
We transform data into clear, impactful visuals to reveal patterns and insights.
03
Communicate
We share our findings through accessible reports and multi-media publications to drive awareness and action.