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Plastic Waste Office Chairs

The Humanscale 'Smart Ocean' Chair is Made from Recycled Fishing Nets

— April 12, 2018 — Eco
The Humanscale 'Smart Ocean' Chair has been designed as a new eco-friendly furniture solution that will offer consumers a new option that is focused on the well-being of the planet rather than just our fleeting needs.

The chair is crafted from recycled fishing nets sourced from Net Positiva that have been transformed into nylon pellets that have been used to create the premium office furniture piece. The chair is also outfitted with the same Form-Sensing Mesh Technology that has come to be a renowned feature of the products the brand produces.

The Humanscale 'Smart Ocean' Chair boasts a modern design that makes it a realistic solution for the home or office that will help to extend the life of plastic materials that might otherwise end up in our oceans.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Furniture - The trend of eco-friendly furniture presents an opportunity for businesses to design and create products that prioritize sustainability and the well-being of the planet.
2. Recycled Materials - The trend of using recycled materials in product manufacturing offers disruptive innovation opportunities for industries to create eco-conscious products while also reducing waste.
3. Circular Economy - The trend of circular economy encourages businesses to adopt sustainable practices, such as transforming waste materials into new products, like the Humanscale 'Smart Ocean' Chair.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture manufacturing industry can embrace the trend of eco-friendly furniture to create innovative products that promote sustainability and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
2. Textile and Material Recycling - The textile and material recycling industry has a disruptive innovation opportunity to transform plastic waste, like fishing nets, into new materials for various applications, such as creating office chairs like the Humanscale 'Smart Ocean' Chair.
3. Office Furniture - The office furniture industry can seize the opportunity of using recycled materials and embracing sustainable design to develop office chairs that meet the eco-conscious demands of businesses and individuals.
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