Earth to People Introduces Salvage and Sap Collection
Amy Duong — May 30, 2025 — Art & Design
References: earthtopeople.studio
New York design firm Earth to People have just worked to use tree sap as the glue instead of synthetic glue to create its debut Salvage and Sap collection. This is the studio's inaugural collection and it is made up of eight pieces of furniture and lighting. The team used a blend of reclaimed aluminum and wind-felled cedar.
The capsule is led by monolithic chairs made by hand from centuries-old cedar. The co-founders of Earth to People, Jordan and Brittant Weller, worked to create the collection using ancient processing methods that utilize "toxic and mass-produced" materials. The two explain, "Tree sap is believed to be the first glue. It's a potent all-purpose adhesive that's use dates back to as early as 45,000 years ago."
Image Credit: James Han
The capsule is led by monolithic chairs made by hand from centuries-old cedar. The co-founders of Earth to People, Jordan and Brittant Weller, worked to create the collection using ancient processing methods that utilize "toxic and mass-produced" materials. The two explain, "Tree sap is believed to be the first glue. It's a potent all-purpose adhesive that's use dates back to as early as 45,000 years ago."
Image Credit: James Han
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Eco-friendly Adhesives — Utilizing natural tree sap adhesives offers a sustainable alternative to synthetic glues, with potential to transform environmentally-conscious manufacturing.
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Reclaimed Materials Utilization — Incorporating reclaimed aluminum and wind-felled cedar in designs introduces resourceful methods of production that enhance eco-sustainability.
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Ancient Craft Revival — Reviving ancient processing methods for modern design applications blends historical techniques with contemporary sustainability initiatives.
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Furniture Design — Furniture design opens new paths with eco-friendly and sustainable practices by integrating natural adhesives and reclaimed materials.
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Adhesive Manufacturing — The adhesive industry witnesses a shift towards bio-based materials with the introduction of tree sap as a viable commercial glue.
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Sustainable Production — Sustainable production practices are gaining traction by emphasizing the use of natural and recycled materials in consumer products.
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