Stackable chairs are commonplace within schools and offices but often feature a plastic construction, so the 'PEEL' chair has been created as a decidedly sustainable alternative.
Created in collaboration by the women-founded and women-owned PROWL Studio and M4 Factory, the chair is injection-molded using hemp to prioritize a biodegradable and compostable construction. The chair won't leave behind any harmful materials or residues after use and can be entirely disposed of to start the decomposition process. The frame is rated to take up to six-months to break down, while the remainder decomposes at a similar speed to an orange peel.
The 'PEEL' chair will be at Salone Del Mobile 2023 in Milan and identifies what can be done to give the common furniture piece a sustainability overhaul.
Stacking Hemp-Made Chairs
The 'PEEL' Chair From the PROWL Studio and M4 Factory is Sustainable
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Furniture - The growing interest of consumers in eco-friendly products opens up opportunities for businesses to produce sustainable furniture.
2. Biodegradable Materials - The use of biodegradable materials like hemp can help businesses reduce the environmental impact of their products and empower them to resonate with the eco-conscious consumer demographic.
3. Circular Economy - Incorporating circular economy models in the furniture industry can be disruptive in reducing waste and improve resource efficiency.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Furniture businesses can integrate sustainable practices and innovations that reduce the environmental impact of their products.
2. Textile and Hemp Industry - A growing preference for eco-friendly products can create opportunities for hemp and textile industry players to market their biodegradable and sustainable materials to furniture manufacturers.
3. Event and Exhibition - The use of sustainable furniture in events and exhibitions can contribute positively to their environmental impact and provide marketing opportunities for businesses that produce such furniture.