# Conversation-Starting Eco Designs Delo's New 3D-Printed Chair is Designed to Spark Dialogue By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-10-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delo References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/meet-rechair-a-3d-printed-seat-made-from-plastic-yogurt-cup-waste-10-13-2021/)  Delo, a Russian design studio, has given waste a new meaning with the launch of its [3D printed seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verse-3d-printed-chair). Made from [recycled plastic yogurt cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs), the 'Rechair' boasts a sleek design and eco-aware design. The 'Rechair' is made of two separate pieces - a metal frame and a 3D-printed seat. Delo used a 3D printer by EBURET studio, which specializes in recycled plastic. The 3D-printed seat has a textured finish which adds depth to the overall design and aesthetic. The project aims to normalize the use of recycled plastic as an elevated building material. The design team explains, "what we want to emphasize is that the objects made from recycled plastic are not an abstract or distant idea, but a new part of the reality we live in." The chair is designed for mass production and sparks conversation surrounding sustainability and design. Image Credit: Delo, [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/meet-rechair-a-3d-printed-seat-made-from-plastic-yogurt-cup-waste-10-13-2021/), [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/meet-rechair-a-3d-printed-seat-made-from-plastic-yogurt-cup-waste-10-13-2021/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Plastic Building Materials:** Designing elevated building materials made from recycled plastic will disrupt traditional building materials. - **Sustainable Design Solutions:** Implementing sustainable design solutions will disrupt traditional design practices. - **3D Printing for Eco-designs:** Using 3D-printing technology for eco-designs will disrupt traditional manufacturing practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design Industry:** Introducing recycled plastic as an elevated building material in the furniture design industry will disrupt traditional material selection practices. - **Environmental Industry:** Developing sustainable design solutions in the environmental industry will disrupt traditional waste management practices. - **3D Printing Industry:** Using recycled plastic for 3D printing in the manufacturing industry will disrupt traditional material selection and waste management practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Recycled Misprint Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-studio.md) - [Ribboned Recycled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini.md) - [Comfy Printed Component Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-chair-design.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-loop-lounge-chair.md) - [Sustainably Made Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixu-chair.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md) - [Chic Recycled Waste Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xox-chair.md) - [Sculptural Recycled Plastic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-chair.md) - [Playful Outdoor Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-1.md)