To mark World Environment Day, Amorepacific created an upcycled bench design that it plans to install in public facilities. The bench design was created with empty cosmetic bottles and the aid of public facilities and Radio-B. For the project, Amorepacific developed a first-of-its-kind terrazzo by mixing plastic cosmetic bottle powder with ultra-high performance concrete. A bench uses 1,400 empty bottles and due to the timing of the release, a potted plant at the center of the furniture piece helps to encourage social distancing.
Going forward, Amorepacific has plans to use its recycled cosmetics bottle terrazzo in stores and in the GREENCYCLE campaign, which is devoted to corporate social responsibility, recycling and upcycling.
Upcycled Bottle Benches
Amorepacific Created an Upcycled Bench from Empty Cosmetic Bottles
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling - Exploring creative ways to repurpose waste materials into functional products or designs.
2. Sustainable Design - Adopting environmentally friendly practices and materials in product or furniture design.
3. Circular Economy - Implementing strategies that prioritize recycling, reusing, and upcycling to reduce waste.
Industry Implications
1. Cosmetics - Opportunity for cosmetics companies to explore innovative ways to repurpose their waste products and packaging.
2. Furniture - Disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate upcycled materials into their designs.
3. Retail - Potential for retail businesses to promote and sell upcycled products as part of their sustainability initiatives.