# Recyclable Workspaces The Cardboard Office By Luc Tremblay | Published 2008-11-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-office-thinking-outside-the-box References: [paulcoudamy](http://www.paulcoudamy.com/) Many companies are adopting the reduce, reuse and recycle mentality. When it comes to cardboard, there are many ways to do just that. French designer Paul Coudamy designed a way to have an [office area furnished with cardboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rae). Why would companies not adopt this idea and make an [eco-trendy office space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-nordberg-1) for their place of business? This is a "thinking outside the box" office setting that will showcase any company's overall commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle. Just make sure that no one drops their morning coffee... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Workspaces:** Designing workspaces using recyclable and eco-friendly materials to reduce carbon footprint and showcase commitment to sustainability. - **Cardboard Furniture:** Innovative use of cardboard as a material for furniture, which is a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to traditional furniture. - **Circular Design:** Circular design using recyclable materials for creating office spaces, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to specialize in eco-friendly designs using recyclable materials. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturing of furniture made from recyclable materials, creating products that reduce carbon footprint while also being affordable and stylish. - **Sustainability Consulting:** Companies can hire sustainability consultants to design sustainable workspaces and advise them on eco-friendly business practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Workspace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-hq.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Sustainable Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatpod-700.md) - [Recycled Cardboard Workspace Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graypants-dash-linear-light-fixture.md) - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Ergonomic Cardboard Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chair-process-book.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Eco-Friendly Sleek Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-nordberg-1.md)