Energy Company Vattenfall Created a Crib Without Fossil Fuels
Laura McQuarrie — February 20, 2020 — Eco
References: fastcompany
$28,885 is the high price of what it takes to build a single crib entirely without fossil fuels. European energy company Vattenfall tasked itself with the project, which called for entirely avoiding plastic and fossil-based materials and much more.
The wood for the crib was cut from a tree using an electric chainsaw. Due to the limitations of working with this tool, the tree needed to be thinner than usual and required a design that could adapt to the material. Beyond this, the wood was delivered to the mill on an electric van and opted to use local flax in place of cotton to create the crib's linens.
Other sustainable transportation solutions were used to transport different parts of the fossil-free crib, which brings attention to the many materials and processes that rely heavily on fossil fuels today.
The wood for the crib was cut from a tree using an electric chainsaw. Due to the limitations of working with this tool, the tree needed to be thinner than usual and required a design that could adapt to the material. Beyond this, the wood was delivered to the mill on an electric van and opted to use local flax in place of cotton to create the crib's linens.
Other sustainable transportation solutions were used to transport different parts of the fossil-free crib, which brings attention to the many materials and processes that rely heavily on fossil fuels today.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Cribs - Creating cribs without fossil fuels or plastic materials pose opportunities for sustainable luxury baby products.
2. Electric Tools - Due to limitations of electric chainsaws, there is potential for innovation in creating more efficient electric woodcutting tools.
3. Sustainable Transportation - The need for sustainable transportation in the manufacturing and delivery of products is a growing opportunity for companies to invest in eco-friendly solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Baby Products - Innovators in the baby product industry can invest in sustainable materials and manufacturing processes for eco-conscious consumers.
2. Woodworking Tools - Electric woodworking tools present an opportunity for companies to create more environmentally friendly options for woodworkers.
3. Sustainable Packaging - Sustainable transportation solutions for product delivery can be accompanied by improvements in eco-friendly product packaging for companies looking to prioritize sustainability.
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