DuraOcean
Designed by:
ScanCom
Co-Designed by:
-
Designer:
ScanCom
Co-Designer:
-
Country of Origin (Designer):
Denmark
Date of Design:
2020
Date of Manufacture:
Decade:
2020s
Region:
Scandinavia
Significance:
Ocean (or household) plastics (3.5 kg) with legs made from Brazilian Eucalyptus
Manufacturer:
ScanCom
Country of Origin (Manufacturer):
Denmark
Material:
Polypropylene
Process:
Injection moulded
Monobloc:
No
Cantilever:
No
Renewable Carbon:
Yes
ERPR Score:
5
ERPR Rating:
Below Average
Weight:
4.7
Note:
Danish firm ScanCom manufacture the DuraOcean using recycled plastics with the ‘majority’ of the 3.5 kg plastic sourced from fishing nets and ‘other salvaged plastic debris’ (the chair is also available in a version using recycled household plastics). DuraOcean achieved a below average ERPR score; it has wooden legs, cannot be stacked or dismantled to reduced transport impacts, it is available in only one style with three colour choices.
Image Credit:
DuraOcean