Remix Maison by Native Shoe Remix works together with multidisciplinary designer Irina Flore on the new recycled home collection. The project uses Native Shoes' proprietary material along with metal to create sculptural furniture from reclaimed footwear for an upcycled construction.
The material itself is made from EVA and rubber and after the shoes are at the end of their life, they are collected, cleaned, and ground to be used to serve other purposes. To come from this process is a pink bench with many functions. The new brightly designed bench is a sustainable new life for the material and features many functions including a tray for small items, a seat, a shoe holder, and a coat hanger.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Upcycled Furniture
- The trend of creating new furniture from recycled materials presents an opportunity for businesses to embrace sustainable production methods.
- Circular Design
- Circular design practices, where products are designed to be reused and repurposed, offer businesses a chance to reduce their environmental impact while increasing innovation.
- Sustainable Home Decor
- As consumers increasingly demand eco-friendly products, businesses can capitalize on the trend by producing sustainable home decor items made from recycled materials.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture
- Furniture companies can explore the use of recycled materials and circular design practices to create unique pieces that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
- Fashion
- Fashion companies can adopt upcycling as a means of reducing waste and creating new products from discarded materials, expanding their product line and reducing their environmental impact.
- Home Decor
- Home decor companies can incorporate sustainable materials and circular design into their product development, appealing to the growing market of eco-conscious consumers.
