# Recycled Scrap Wood Furniture Scrapile By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-04-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-furniture-out-of-discarded-scraps-of-wood References: [igreenspot](http://www.igreenspot.com/discarded-scraps-of-wood-creates-beautiful-furniture/) & [scrapile](http://www.scrapile.com/) This [home furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-pile) was created with [waste wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvage-and-sap) that was grabbed, so to speak, by two guys, Bart Bettencourt and Carlos Salgado, who turned it into really nice pieces of work. Bettencourt and Salgado, whose shop called *Scrapile* is located in Brooklyn NY, have developed a unique method of collecting and converting or [repurposing discarded scraps of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection) from the city's woodworking industry. The designs are unique because of the variety of the wood grain used in the furniture and the result is really amazing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Furniture:** Opportunity to create innovative furniture pieces using recycled wood materials, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. - **Repurposed Materials:** Potential to repurpose discarded wood scraps into unique and visually appealing furniture designs, adding value and reducing environmental impact. - **Artisanal Woodworking:** Emerging trend of skilled craftsmen utilizing unique wood grains to create one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, highlighting the beauty of natural materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can adopt sustainable practices by incorporating recycled wood materials into their production processes, tapping into eco-conscious consumer demand. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage repurposed wood furniture to create sustainable and visually distinctive spaces, catering to clients seeking eco-friendly and unique designs. - **Woodworking Industry:** Woodworking businesses can explore collaborations with artisans specializing in unique wood grain designs, opening up new market opportunities for premium and customized furniture pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leftover Wood-Constructed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-lervik-1.md) - [Felled Tree Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptacek-home-chunk-line.md) - [Sustainable Sawmill Modular Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-betula-project.md) - [Upcycled Veneer Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-george-collection.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Sustainable Side Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Sustainable Felt Stack Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacklab.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md)