Plantics develops chair that absorbs more C02 than it emits
December 14, 2020The sustainable chairs are developed by UvA spin-off Plantics in collaboration with furniture manufacturer VepaDrentea. The seat is made of hemp and resin, both of which are completely organic, platy and recyclable. UvA researchers Prof. Gadi Rothenberg and Dr. Albert Alberts accidentally found a sticky mass in their search for a biofuel from biological waste material. This turned out to be a unique type of resin that has been patented worldwide with the help of IXA-UvA. This resin is an essential part of a recently launched furniture line. More C02 is absorbed during production than emitted.
UvA researchers Prof. Gadi Rothenberg and Dr. Albert Alberts accidentally found a sticky mass in their search for a biofuel from biological waste material. This turned out to be a unique type of resin which has been patented worldwide with the help of IXA-UvA. This resin is an essential part of a recently launched furniture line. The chairs have a fully organic, plant-based and recyclable seat. More C02 is absorbed during production than emitted.
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