At least, saving the world is a tangential goal of Greek designers Spyros Kizis, with the fabrication of this chair made from artichoke thistle. The Eames-style body, constructed of the inedible remnants of artichokes and bonded with cooking oil waste, marks a stimulating turn in the burgeoning field of sustainable design. While progressive enough to be an artistic statement on the limitations of oil production and the manufacturing of plastic, the bio-resin is also feasible enough to utilize.
As the designers see it:
Manufacturers have come to depend on oil-derived plastics to produce many consumer products. Global Peak Oil is predicted to occur sometime between now and 2020. With the subsequent decline in oil production, increase in demand for oil and increase in cost of oil, not to mention the environmental concerns associated with oil derived plastics, shouldn’t we be exploring more alternatives?
This particular biodegradable construction is meant to capitalize on the climate of Greece and help jumpstart the flagging economy there. The artichoke thistle requires very little attention, but thrives in the Meditteranen environment.
Get more information on the Spyros Kizis website.
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