# Outdoor Ocean Plastic Furniture The Mater Ocean Collection Makes Use of Discarded Materials By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-03-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mater-ocean-collection References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/mater-launches-furniture-collection-made-from-ocean-waste-plastic/119249/) & [materdesign](https://materdesign.com/collections/ocean-collection) The Mater Ocean Collection is a newly designed series of furniture pieces that aim to offer consumers an eco-chic way to outfit their [outdoor living space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mason-furniture-collection) with essential items for relaxation. The furniture collection includes the Ocean Chair, which is crafted from a mix of 960 grams of [ocean plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair) along with a metal frame as well as [two tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables). The components have all been expertly finished to make them appear as chic designer furniture pieces that are made from high end materials as a way to help normalize the use of the unlikely material for new consumer products. The Mater Ocean Collection was created in collaboration with Dennie Ditzel and also features a competitive price point to increase accessibility. Image Credit: Mater Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-chic Furniture:** Designing furniture pieces that are made from discarded materials to offer consumers an eco-chic way to decorate their outdoor living spaces. - **Ocean Plastic Recycling:** Creating new consumer products that are made from ocean plastic to encourage recycling and reduce marine pollution. - **High-end Material Repurposing:** Repurposing unlikely materials, such as ocean plastic, to create high-end designer furniture pieces and normalize their use in consumer products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunities for furniture manufacturers to explore the use of discarded materials, such as ocean plastic, for creating eco-chic furniture pieces. - **Plastic Recycling:** Innovative solutions and technologies for recycling ocean plastic and repurposing it for different industries, including furniture and consumer products. - **Sustainable Consumer Goods:** Developing sustainable consumer goods made from recycled or repurposed materials to meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly products in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Plastic Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nassau-collection.md) - [Fishing Container Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-neglect-material.md) - [Chic Recyclable Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nami-collection-by-qeeboo.md) - [Sustainable Plastic Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mare-chair.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md) - [Ocean Plastic Pot Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elho.md) - [Chic Sustainable Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanides-table-collection.md) - [Chic Recycled Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vale-furniture-collection.md) - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md)