Mater Catalogue 2020
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Content About Mater Our commitments to the people & planet Discarded fishnets from the ocean Circular economy - Ocean Recycled aluminum Circular economy - Alu High Stool Sustainable harvested mango wood Circular economy - Bowl Table Upcycled 3D waste veneer Circular economy - Nova Chair Earth Stool High Stool Backrest Accent Table Locus Ladder Lifestyle inspiration Mater Collection overview

About Mater Founded in Copenhagen in 2006, Mater took the first pioneering steps towards creating long lasting sustainable furniture design. From the very beginning the ambition was to change the way people think of furniture, inspiring consumers’ behavior and engaging people into sustainable thinking. partnerships for change and supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Together we are committed to searching for new and better ways of making beautiful design in a responsible way. This is what justifies bringing new products into the world and defines WHY we are in the...

Our commitments to the people & planet and Production’ (SDG 12). When producing furniture from FSC certified wood we support well-managed forestry and commit to the goal of protecting ’Life on land’ (SDG 15). After years of research, we partnered with one of the only recycling plants for fishnets in the world located in Denmark in order to upcycle old, discarded and polluting fishnets to furniture design and help preserve ’Life below water’ (SDG 14). We align our sustainable mission with United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development — a framework agreed by 193 nations, organized...

CIRCULAR ECOONOMY - OCEAN Discarded fishnets from the ocean We contribute to preserving ‘Life Below Water’ (SDG 14) with the recent design by Jørgen & Nanna Ditzel in recycled fishnets collected from the oceans across the world. ‘Responsible Consumption and Production’ (SDG 15) has been at heart from the very beginning and we keep pushing the boundaries for sustainability and aestethics by exploring new production partners to join our mission with ‘Partnerships for the Goals’ (SDG 17). Discarded fishnets are collected, cleaned and processed by our Danish partner Pla

FISHNETS MATER GREEN PLASTIC One Ocean Chair saves 1.6 kilos CO2 emissions compared to virgin equivalents After the fishnets have been washed and cleaned, they are made into small plastic waste pellets called ‘Green Plastic’ 10

CIRCULAR ECOONOMY - ALU HIGH STOOL Recycled aluminum Scrap materials being recycled, reused and creating new and durable products is at the heart of Mater. The aluminum products in the Mater Collection are sand-casted from 70 % recycled, aluminum scrap, like old car components and bicycle wheels. The aluminium products are handcrafted in the township of Moradabad, in Northern India where skilled craftsmen are practicing the ancient technique of sand casting. Sand casting is a traditional, metal casting process characterized by using sand as mould material. The production process requires...

MANGO WOOD CIRCULAR ECOONOMY - BOWL TABLE Sustainable harvested mango wood The mango fruit is one of Indias most important export products. Mango forests are scattered all over India. Once the tree ends its productive life as a fruit tree it is cut down to make room for new trees. Instead of burning the wood or giving it as part of the worker salary, the mango is processed and dried at local workshops to be used as upcycled material in furniture. This provides jobs for local skilled craftsmen and generates profit in the value chain rather than harming our climate by being burned down. The...

WASTE VENEER CIRCULAR ECOONOMY - NOVA CHAIR Upcycled 3D waste veneer Our Nova Chair is made of recycled excess pieces of beech veneer, sliced and glued together in a delicate and patented process – thus creating a textural and organic looking surface. Nova means ‘new’ in Latin and refers to the innovative and sustainable technique of moulding 3D veneer. The result ensures a beautiful exploitation of raw materials and minimizes the amount of waste in veneer production. The 3D veneer allows for the designer to shape the wooden chair in a comfortable, light and organic shape. Nova stacks...

2020 NEWS: OCEAN CHAIR 2020 NEWS: OCEAN CHAIR The Ocean Collection by Joergen & Nanna Ditzel A reissue of a 1955 design Danish design legacy reimagined in Ocean plastic waste Joergen & Nanna Ditzel with the original design As our planet is struggling today, it seems as if it has never been more obvious that we need to take action in regard to improving the environment. We are facing a global recycling crisis with waste plastics filling the oceans, being dumped carelessly on land and blown or washed into the sea. A new innovative business model motivates fishermen across the world to dispose...

2020 NEWS: OCEAN CHAIR 2020 NEWS: OCEAN CHAIR The award-winning Ocean Chair, Jørgen & Nanna Ditzel, P. 55

2020 NEWS: NOVA SEA CHAIR 2020 NEWS: NOVA SEA CHAIR Nova Sea Chair by ARDE 96% Recycled fishnets and recycled plastic below water” (SDG 14) and supporting “Partnership for the Goals” (SDG 17) and “Climate Action” (SDG 13). Further the Nova Chair is designed for disassembly, meaning that the design allows each component in its purest form to recycle into new production circles. Nova Sea chair is characterized by its light elegant shape and metal frames, a sustainable chair reimagined in ocean plastic waste, supporting innovative solutions preventing pollution of the world’s oceans. The chair...

2020 NEWS: EARTH STOOL 2020 NEWS: EARTH STOOL Earth Stool by Eva Harlou Made from recycled plastic packaging waste The Earth Stool is a sustainable bar stool designed to remind us to care for the very resources which forms our foundation. The Earth Stool is created with seats made from either recycled plastic packaging waste or FSC certified oak wood to support the sustainable choice whether you choose the organic or industrial look. The lightness in the shapes of the steel frame combined with a simple seat makes the stool timeless and flexible whilst representing a classic Scandinavian...