DIY Living, a furniture store based in Singapore, has come up with an innovative new way to provide their customers with eco-friendly Christmas gifts, which come free with each purchase. Every piece of furniture purchased from DIY Living comes in cardboard packaging, which can be reused and transformed into furniture instead of being tossed out with the trash.
Michael Hemsworth, also known around the office simply as "Hems," talks about this green sustainable solution, as well as his early childhood dream of becoming a dinosaur. He's sadly aware it's impossible. Hemsworth is a Journalism and Social Media Intern at Trend Hunter for the fall 2012 round.
To learn more about Michael Hemsworth, you can check out his interview with Trend Hunter on eco-friendly Christmas gifts and more.
Recycled Cardboard Furniture
Michael Hemsworth Discusses Eco-Friendly Christmas Gifts
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Packaging - The use of recycled cardboard packaging presents an opportunity for businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices and reduce waste.
2. Upcycled Furniture - Transforming cardboard packaging into furniture offers a unique and sustainable solution for consumers, creating a market for upcycled furniture products.
3. Sustainable Gift Giving - Incorporating eco-friendly elements into gift-giving, such as providing reusable packaging, taps into the growing consumer demand for sustainable products.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Furniture manufacturers can explore the use of recycled cardboard packaging as a way to differentiate their products and appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers.
2. Packaging - The packaging industry can innovate by developing more sustainable and reusable materials, like cardboard, to meet the demand for eco-friendly packaging options.
3. Retail - Retailers can capitalize on the trend by promoting and offering eco-friendly packaging options, attracting environmentally-conscious customers and aligning with their values.