Here are ten sustainable products from Dezeen Showroom including furniture made from recycled materials, responsibly sourced timber and reusable components.
Designers and brands have become increasingly conscious of how the products they create impact the planet.
As well as considering the materials and processes used to manufacture products, the focus is shifting to the entire lifespan of products, with designers and brands considering how products can be more easily repaired to extend their life in a bid to reduce emissions and mitigate damage to the environment.
Recycling materials to avoid waste and keeping products in use for as long as possible are two key principles of the circular economy, which many brands are trying to move towards.
From tabletops made from discarded yogurt pots to outdoor seating made from used beer kegs, here's a selection of the latest sustainable products on Dezeen Showroom.
New Modern table system by Tiptoe
New Modern is a modular table system with trestle-style steel leg units that can be paired with different tabletops, created by French furniture brand Tiptoe.
The tables are made from responsibly sourced recycled or recyclable materials: its tabletops are rendered in either pinewood certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) or in a terrazzo-style recycled plastic made from discarded yogurt pots.
Each component of the table can be easily repaired or replaced. The tables are also shipped in an 80-per-cent-recycled paper in order t...