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* Plastic Pollution Facts | PlasticOceans.org/the-facts

Discarded plastic beer kegs

In collaboration with Carlsberg’s Brewery and a:gain - a company that has

developed an innovative method for upcycling Carlsberg’s plastic beer kegs – we

are using discarded beer kegs for our injection moulded outdoor collection.

Mango wood

A byproduct of an already thriving industry. Mango trees are only fruitful for the

first 7 years and are cut down when they stop bearing fruits. Harvesting the wood

that was previously burnt or left to break down is a source of sustainable material

and reduces CO2 emissions.

FSC-certified wood

We are mainly using FSC® wood in our production and are striving toward 100%

use of FSC-certified wood. A FSC® certification ensures that the wood comes from

responsibly managed forests, where harvesting trees is limited to what the forests

can safely reproduce. The certification also guarantees fair pricing, fair wages, and

fair working conditions for the forestry’s workers.

Post-consumer e-waste

Mixed plastic from electrical equipment, household appliances, displays, fridges, etc.

E-waste is due to our consumption habits, one of the fastest-growing waste streams

in the world. Recycling end-of-life electronics in our MatekTM production conserves

limited natural resources and reduces pollution of the environment.

Biodegradable plastic

Plastic made from renewable sources contrary to conventional plastic which is

based on fossil fuels. As the ingredients derive from natural sources the plastic can

be decomposed by living organisms in the same way as wood or any other natural

material. The production of fossil-based plastic is one of the most energy-intensive

manufacturing processes in the world. We use bio-plastic as a binder for our

biodegradable variant of MatekTM.

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