Vestre, the manufacturer of urban furniture, recently joined roces with ocean impact startup Oogori to launched the Coast bench, made entirely from "ownerless" marine plastic. Allan Hagerup designed the bench to withstand the turbulent outdoor marine environments and features elements that nod to the ocean including the outline of a boat's hull.
"It’s an inspiring and gratifying task to design a bench that uses plastic collected from beaches with the help of volunteers. So it feels really good to have created the first bench from this material for Vestre, and to contribute to sustainable development with a product that will be accessible to everyone," says Allan Hagerup.
The Coast ben is in the prototype phase, with plans to release a limited edition in 2021.
Image Credit: Vestre
What's Driving This Trend
- Upcycled Ocean-plastic Furniture
- Vestre's Coast bench showcases the use of upcycled marine plastic, highlighting the trend of incorporating sustainable materials into outdoor furniture design.
- Sustainable Design
- The Coast bench reflects the growing trend of designing products that are environmentally friendly and contribute to sustainable development.
- Ocean Conservation
- The collaboration between Vestre and Oogori demonstrates the trend of businesses partnering with environmental organizations to address the issue of ocean plastic pollution and raise awareness.
Who This Affects Most
- Outdoor Furniture
- The Coast bench presents an opportunity for outdoor furniture manufacturers to explore the use of upcycled materials and offer sustainable options to their customers.
- Plastic Recycling
- The partnership between Vestre and Oogori highlights the potential for innovation and growth in the plastic recycling industry, particularly in transforming marine plastic waste into functional products.
- Sustainable Retail
- The limited edition release of the Coast bench in 2021 opens up opportunities for retailers to showcase and promote sustainable products, catering to the increasing consumer demand for eco-friendly options.
