From tables made from marble dust to chairs created with waste from the car industry, the sustainable credentials of these furniture are just as impressive as their design ones
Eco-friendly decor was once something only hippies cared about. But as we've become increasingly conscious of our planet's fragility, a product’s life cycle, and our role between the two, the design world is shifting towards sustainable production. From greater supply chain transparency to using ethically sourced materials, this eco-renaissance is certainly a move in the right direction.
Furniture designers, who are more accustomed to using high-end materials, are now getting in on the action. They are finding innovative ways to make products from unexpected materials that are not only good for the environment, but look great. These materials which may have otherwise ended up in a landfill now have found a new lease of life.
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Here are some of our favourite pieces:
B&B Italian Borea Outdoor Collection
As newly minted artistic director for B&B Italia, Piero Lissoni’s first collection for the brand, Borea, is its most sustainable furniture collection to date. Introduced as part of the Italian brand's outdoor range for 2021, the collection comprises of sofas, chairs and tables. While the light aluminium frames were inspired by the renowned designer fascination with aeroplanes and crafted with metal bending techniques primarily used in the aeronautical sector, seat cushions and fabric for the sofas and chairs are made entirely of recycled plastic water bottles. In addition to using recycled and recyclable materials, all furniture in the Borea collection can be completely disassembled and each element disposed of individually.
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