Bangkok-based company Scrap Lab transforms manufacturing leftovers, off-cut and any other kind of solid industrial waste into these unique pieces of sustainable seating.
The materials they work with include wood, paper, steel, foam, plastic, and various other metals.
With the recent rise in popularity of discarded clothing being refashioned into couture pieces and artwork created using found objects, furniture made from industrial waste is another excellent example of our global pursuit to become ecological combatants and ensure that as little as possible goes to waste.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Sustainable Furniture
- There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry by exploring sustainable manufacturing practices.
- Circular Economy
- Adopting the principles of the circular economy can drive disruptive innovation in the manufacturing sector by encouraging businesses to repurpose waste materials.
- Upcycling
- The trend of upcycling, where waste materials are transformed into new, high-value products, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create sustainable furniture solutions.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Furniture manufacturers can explore the use of industrial waste in their production processes to create more sustainable products and reduce waste.
- Waste Management
- There is an opportunity for waste management companies to partner with furniture manufacturers to collect and repurpose industrial waste materials for sustainable furniture production.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can incorporate sustainable furniture made from industrial waste into their designs, promoting environmentally friendly décor options.
