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Gomi Launches Childhood Memories Collection with Recycled Barbie Dolls

other · 2026-09-24

Hey, check this out! Gomi, a tech company based in Brighton, just unveiled their Childhood Memories Collection. It includes unique, handcrafted speakers, power banks, and tracker tags made from recycled Barbie dolls and their accessories. The Bluetooth speaker goes for £299, the power bank is £79, and the tracker tag is priced at £35. Gomi is known for its eco-friendly approach and uses recycled plastics and e-bike batteries to create these colorful designs that look like little pieces of art. Co-founder Tom Meades shared that they want to turn waste into something special, inviting people to donate their old Barbie dolls for this project. Each month, they’ll mix these dolls with plastic waste to craft one-of-a-kind, repairable products.

Key facts

  • Gomi is a UK-based tech firm based in Brighton.
  • The Childhood Memories Collection includes a Bluetooth speaker (£299), power bank (£79), and tracker tag (£35).
  • Materials are sourced from recycled Barbie dolls and accessories.
  • Products feature modular construction for easy repair and use recycled e-bike batteries.
  • Co-founder Tom Meades emphasizes making waste material meaningful and relatable.
  • The public is asked to donate Barbie dolls for recycling into new products.
  • Each month, Gomi will combine donated dolls with plastic-bag waste to create unique devices.
  • The collection aims to encourage conversations about circular design and material longevity.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Gomi
  • Mattel
  • Wallpaper*
  • gomi
  • Barbie
  • Kickstarter
  • Barbie Liberation Organisation
  • Ro Plastic Prize
  • Brighton's 3D Design and Craft programme

Locations

  • Brighton
  • United Kingdom
  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Barcelona
  • Spain

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