Material: WOOD

Here are 5 designers/companies that use WOOD in a sustainable way.

                         

                           Mathias Bengtsson's Zebra-Like Biodegradablr Paper Chair
Created by Danish-born, London-based designer Mathias Bengtsson, this stripy, layered chair is made from thousands of paper sheets glued together. The Paper Chair is a great example of the potential of eco-design, as it has no frame, no joints and no screws, but still manages to boast a stunning, modern form! (inhabitat.com)

                                                    

                                                     Tree-trunk bench by Jurgen Bey

Dutch designer Jurgen Bey found a way to use a fallen tree, and make it into a seat. The addition of chair backs makes it a proper piece of furniture, a crossing between nature and culture. Jurgen Bey makes clear that it is ridiculous to transport trees when they are locally available. Therefore only the chair backs are for sale. (http://www.droog.com/store/furniture/tree-trunk-bench/)

                                                            Jewelry by BillyWould
Billy Would’s designs are simple, handmade, organic and reclaimed – created by rescuing exotic hardwoods from various local woodworkers and factories and taking wood recycling one step further by providing another valuable use -  jewelry.(http://www.woodindesign.com/2011/04/27/billy-would-designs/) 

Lounge Chair by Gursan Ergil Design Studio is made out of reclaimed wood (http://www.ratioblog.com/?p=1892#more-1892)

Istanbul based Gursan Ergil Design Studio has designed an eco-friendly modern furniture, with traditional craftsmanship of wood shaping and joinery. Each furniture carefully retreated, handcrafted and finished with environmentally friendly methods. The furniture is made of reclaimed materials. (http://plusmood.com/2009/08/eco-friendly-modern-furniture-gursan-ergil-design-studio/)

Comieco

Comieco started in 1985 as an association of environment‐friendly paper mills and paper and board manufacturers; today it gathers over 3,500 italian companies. On of the examples of the innovation promotion of Comieco is Life. Life is a recyled paper-made water container designed for Milano Expo 2015 presented to Comieco Expopack Design Competition in 2011. It’s a product designed to promote the reduction of plastic containers and a sustainable culture about water and natural resources. Life can be used as a 1 day bottle, that can be refilled several times. Made by recycled paper, it doesn’t use any chemical ink or adhesive difficult to be recycled. A double stitch ensures the insulation from outside and give rigidity to the object. The green cord, that allows the users to bring it as a shoulder bag, is made by natural cotton and is wrapped around the paper body. (http://www.design-4-sustainability.com/case_studies/55-paper-recycling-in-italy)