Problem

New furniture production contributes to overconsumption and deforestation, while old furniture goes out of fashion and becomes a waste not usually recycled. At the same time, there’s a high demand for quality wooden furniture.

Context

Many pieces of wooden furniture have fallen out of style and are no longer in use.

(Past)

Problem

Furniture waste has become a significant global issue, contributing to environmental degradation and resource depletion.

(Present)

Statistics

1.65

million dining tables are thrown away each year

3.4

million chairs become waste each year

48

thousand tonnes of furniture are discarded per year on average

24

kilogram of wooden furniture is recycled yearly