It’s that time of year again! The
time where we go over the most exciting new sustainable products of 2021, and
spend a moment wishing we owned them all… So here it is, our top 10 wish-list
which we hope will give you some inspiration.
FJÄLLRÄVEN – Tree-Kånken backpack
FJÄLLRÄVEN backpacks
have become a common sight in the past few years, and remain a token of quality
in the minds of customers. Sustainability has always been at the heart of the
company’s identity; a commitment that just keeps on getting stronger every
year. In 2021, FJÄLLRÄVEN released its first ever backpack made from
100% biobased fabric. Dubbed Pine Weave, this new material is manufactured from
spruce and pine trees sustainably grown in northern Sweden.
Click here to see it.
Thinksound – ov21
One of our favourites! Perfectly
combining a beautiful design with the prospect of quality sound, all of that carefully
wrapped within the comfort of sustainable craftmanship… The new ov21 headphones
are partly made from Eastman Trēva™,
a bioplastic itself made from sustainable wood pulp. A slightly higher budget
will be needed for that one, but nothing that a “common gift” situation can’t
solve!
Click here to see it.
CHANEL – Les Eaux de Chanel
Ancient luxury houses such as
Chanel are also making their move towards sustainable practices by introducing
new design techniques and materials into their iconic products. The new “Les
Eaux de Chanel” fragrance bottles now contain biobased caps, made from 91%
biobased materials obtained from renewable resources and FSC™ certified wood
chips. The design of the whole bottle was also improved to optimise feedstocks
and transport needs, and facilitate waste valorisation down the line.
Click here to see it.
SAYE – Sneakers
That one is for those who
enjoy having the choice! SAYE sneakers are made from a range of sustainable
materials to choose from, and which can be corn-, bamboo- or cactus-derived.
Some products are also made from recycled and/or organic raw materials. And of
course, all of that, with pretty cool-looking designs!
Click here to see it.
L’Occitane – Clean Charter products
L’Occitane brand, which
specialises in products for beauty and skincare, has introduced a new label
within its own line: the Clean Charter. The in-house label indicates that
products which are certified contain over 95% natural origin and/or readily
biodegradable ingredients. The label covers a range of great products which
would make very good presents for others, and for ourselves…
Click here to see it.
Waboba – Sports balls
One for the playful amongst
you. Waboba has developed outdoors sports equipment made from biobased
materials. Waboba volleyballs, football and American football balls are made
from jute plant and rubber tree, and come in recycled packaging. Their range
even includes beach paddle rackets made from sustainably sourced wood, and their
accompanying cork ball.
Click here to see it.
Luke’s Toy Factory – 3D Puzzles
And for the littler ones this
time, some toys! US-based Luke’s Toy Factory is giving wood residues from the furniture
industry a second chance. Luke is introducing packs of educational toys partly
made from sawdust, which would have otherwise been incinerated and lost. Through
this process, 30% less plastic is used to build the 3D toys.
Click here to see it.
Urban Farm It – Mushroom growing kits
New products now allow you to
bring the outdoors inside your houses and flats. You can even grow your own
food from the comfort of your warm living room or kitchen. Urban Farm It are
offering mushroom growing kits, from which you can grow tasty oyster mushrooms
and make some delicious dishes with! You might even learn some really cool
mycology facts in the process…
Click here to see it.
Caracara Collective – Organic waste lamp-shades
Caracara Collective proposes a
range of lamp-shades made from plant-derived organic waste. From orange peel to
cucumber waste and pine needles, this creative and very elegant range of home
decoration items is bound to conquer some hearts!
Click here to see it.
Saborka – Backpack
Saborka are making use of the
newly developed Pinatex material – a new fabric made from waste pineapple leaf
fibre – to produce classic-looking elegant backpacks. These new products ally
design and practicality, as each is big enough to hold a 13 inch laptop while
boasting waterproof properties. All products are also handmade in Vienna,
Austria.
Click here to see it.