Melbourne-based creative studio Chong Shop is introducing a new project in the form of hangers that resemble deflated balloons. These hangers, arriving in colorways such as Barbie Pink, Sunny Lime, and Pool Blue, utilize post-consumer waste plastic that the brand sourced from Defy Design, a plastic recycling company.
“[In Melbourne], we have seen a variety of exciting new works, with more diverse disciplines,” she adds. “I wanted to explore more possibilities in new mediums — more sustainable materials, especially with common everyday objects and in a more mass production context,” said Casey Chong, founder of Chong Shop.
The new hangers can be purchased through the Kickstarter campaign for Chong Shop, which will be available until August 19.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Sustainable Home Goods
- Chong Shop's use of post-consumer waste plastic indicates a rising trend in creating everyday household items from sustainable materials.
- Eco-friendly Fashion Accessories
- The introduction of fashion-forward hangers made from recycled materials highlights an increasing interest in eco-conscious fashion accessories.
- Crowdfunded Eco Products
- The launch of these hangers on Kickstarter signifies a growing trend of eco-products being funded through crowd-sourcing platforms.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Home Organization
- The home organization industry can benefit from integrating sustainable materials into everyday items like clothing hangers.
- Waste Management
- Innovations in plastic recycling, as demonstrated by the collaboration with Defy Design, offer significant advancements for the waste management sector.
- Crowdfunding Platforms
- Crowdfunding platforms continue to serve as crucial launching pads for sustainable projects and products, facilitating community-driven innovation.
