# Recycled Paper Stools The Plod Stool by EBBA Architects is Made From a Single Material By Elena Rahman | Published 2022-04-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plod-stool References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/04/18/plod-stool-ebba-architects-design/) & [eb-ba.co](https://eb-ba.co/)  The Plod Stool by [EBBA Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ebba-armchair) is the company's first step into furniture design. Not only is the architectural firm venturing off into new territory, but it is also doing so sustainably with the release of a [recycled paper stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-stool). Users can display the stool on its own or combine it in pairs to form a coffee table for a highly versatile design. Consisting of four flat-backed elements, the Plod Stool is made from a single material called [Richlite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-screws-no-glue). The recycled stool's material is commonly designated for cladding, countertops, and skate ramps. According to the company's co-founder Benni Allan, "it's not a material that has yet been used much in furniture, and this is one of the first stools." Image Credit: EBBA Architects ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Furniture:** Companies have an opportunity to innovate by creating furniture out of recycled materials like the Plod Stool. - **Minimalist Design:** The Plod Stool's simple and versatile design shows an opportunity for more minimalist furniture design. - **Single-material Products:** Creating products from a single material, like the Richlite used in the Plod Stool, can lead to streamlined production and a focus on sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacture:** Furniture manufacturers have an opportunity to create sustainable and minimalist designs like the Plod Stool to appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can incorporate sustainable and minimalist furniture pieces like the Plod Stool into their overall building designs. - **Sustainable Materials:** The popularity of sustainable materials like Richlite, used in the Plod Stool, presents an opportunity for companies to create new uses and develop more eco-friendly materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Sustainable Recycled Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-recycled.md) - [Plastic-Inspired Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-translation-stool.md) - [Sustainable Space-Saving Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flex-perch-stool.md) - [Collapsible Recycled Bottle Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-folding-stool.md) - [Electronic Packaging-Made Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgar-stool.md) - [Sustainable Biophilic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-nature.md) - [Olive Pit-Constructed Kids Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nontalo.md) - [Organic Sustainably Crafted Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luffa-stoolita.md) - [Biodegradable Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-stool.md)