Climate change poses major challenges for many industries. The furniture industry also has to rethink when it comes to materials and manufacturing processes. The startup CIRCULA is taking on this task and presenting a world first with the CIRCULA Lounge Chair: an armchair that consists of 50 percent plant-based waste materials and can be completely recycled.
This is made possible by an innovative 3D printing process based on biocomposites. “We use a mix of sawdust and agricultural residues to create a sustainable alternative to conventional materials such as plastics,” the company explains. The advantage is that the raw materials do not have to be specially cultivated, but are produced as by-products. At the same time, the biocomposite meets high strength and durability standards.
When designing the chair, the focus was on minimalist shapes that fit into a variety of living and office spaces. However, 3D printing also allows individual copies to be customized.
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