# Food Packaging-Weaved Furniture Dala by Stephen Burks is an Eco-Friendly Outdoor Collection By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dala-by-stephen-burks References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1669712/food-packaging-gets-a-second-life-as-outdoor-furniture) & [dedon.de](http://www.dedon.de/en/) Dala by Stephen Burks is a outdoor furniture series made out of a unique material: food and drink packaging. A fun and colorful collection, it strikes a beautiful balance between culturally rich, environmentally sound and commercially viable elements, which is often perceived as nigh impossible in the industry. The New York-based designer is known for his socially conscious and sustainable practices when it comes to his creations. Designed for outdoor furniture manufacturer Dedon, Dala by Stephen Burks is comprised of hollowed ottomans and side tables that sport lightweight aluminum frames woven through with this unique synthetic fiber. Burke writes, "The weaving was developed to combine the surface and structure of the furniture in order to eliminate material to reduce the weight and waste of the pieces." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Packaging:** Opportunity for developing packaging solutions using recycled or repurposed materials. - **Environmentally Conscious Design:** Potential to create products that balance aesthetics and sustainability. - **Lightweight Furniture:** Innovation in furniture design to reduce material usage and waste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Packaging Industry:** Exploring new materials and technologies to create eco-friendly packaging solutions. - **Outdoor Furniture Manufacturing:** Integrating sustainable and unique materials into outdoor furniture designs. - **Sustainable Design:** Creating environmentally responsible products and services across various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Woven Midcentury Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kida-armchair.md) - [Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we.md) - [Wrinkled Plastic Film-Wrapped Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-coenen-1.md) - [Indigenous Amazonian-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibuju.md) - [Sustainable Sawmill Modular Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-betula-project.md) - [Modular Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwell-and-chicory.md) - [Wooden Textural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corrugated-furniture.md) - [Sustainable Felt Stack Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacklab.md)