British furniture imprint Another Country introduces the new Work Series II table that is made with a sustainable process for office environments. It has a frame that is made from eucalyptus wood with a table surface insert that is entirely constructed from recycled yogurt pots from Welsh manufacturer Smile Plastics. The look of table resembles a terrazzo look with flecks that are drawn from the foil lids creating a metallic reflective touch along the surface.
Founder of the brand Paul de Zwart tells Dezeen that "We champion natural materials but that doesn't mean that there aren't other solutions that are equally valid, maybe sometimes better. You can't really recycle timber," he added. "You can obviously reuse it but if you burn it or dispose of it, you release the carbon that's embedded. The workplace has a high turnover of furniture. So inevitably, while we may design for things to last, in an office environment they are unlikely to do so. The amount of office furniture that gets thrown out annually is shocking."
Recycled Yogurt Pot-Constructed Tables
Another Country Launches the Work Series II Table
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Office Furniture - The increasing demand for eco-friendly products is driving manufacturers to develop furniture made from recycled and sustainable materials, reducing waste and carbon footprint.
2. Terrazzo Design - The use of recycled materials in unconventional ways is creating new design trends like the terrazzo look, which is both visually stunning and eco-friendly.
3. Circular Economy in Furniture Industry - Implementing a circular economy in the furniture industry, by repurposing and recycling materials, can considerably reduce waste and promote a sustainable business model.
Industry Implications
1. Recycled Plastic Manufacturing - By sourcing waste materials and transforming them into useful products, the recycled plastic manufacturing industry is paving the way for innovative products and reducing plastic pollution.
2. Environmentally Friendly Construction Materials - As the demand for sustainable construction materials grows, businesses can capitalize on the opportunity to provide eco-friendly alternatives for traditional building products.
3. Workspace Design and Planning - Workspace designers can integrate sustainable and recycled materials into their projects, creating more environmentally friendly workplaces while catering to the preferences of environmentally conscious clients.