ReCycle Park Turns Used Plastic into Colorful Benches and Bike Racks
Michael Hines — September 13, 2011 — Eco
References: behance.net & designbuzz
Cities looking to go green and some color to their city parks should check out Nikola Gramatikov's ReCycle Park. ReCyle Park is a conceptual set of modular outdoor furniture made from, you guessed it, recycled plastic.
The furniture of ReCycle Park may seem tame at first, but the benches and planters that make up this collection truly are more than meets the eye. For starters, the benches that comprise ReCycle Park can be turned up and sealed to create backrests. Benches left in the down position can function as backless resting spots or bike racks. The planters that border the benches can also be customized to act as either waste bins or flower holders. Since all of the furniture is made from recycled plastic, there is the potential to create a wonderfully colorful set of furniture made using multi-colored pieces of plastic.
The furniture of ReCycle Park would be a great alternative to the steel benches and cement chairs that currently litter most city parks. You can check out ReCycle Park in its entirety, along with other awesome objects made from recycled plastic here.
The furniture of ReCycle Park may seem tame at first, but the benches and planters that make up this collection truly are more than meets the eye. For starters, the benches that comprise ReCycle Park can be turned up and sealed to create backrests. Benches left in the down position can function as backless resting spots or bike racks. The planters that border the benches can also be customized to act as either waste bins or flower holders. Since all of the furniture is made from recycled plastic, there is the potential to create a wonderfully colorful set of furniture made using multi-colored pieces of plastic.
The furniture of ReCycle Park would be a great alternative to the steel benches and cement chairs that currently litter most city parks. You can check out ReCycle Park in its entirety, along with other awesome objects made from recycled plastic here.
Trend Themes
1. Green Outdoor Furniture - Opportunity for companies to create modular outdoor furniture made from recycled plastic for more sustainable, colorful city parks.
2. Modular Urban Infrastructure - Urban planning companies can explore modular infrastructure solutions for city parks, using customizable components like recycled plastic benches and planters.
3. Circular Economy Design - Design firms can innovate with circular economy principles in mind, repurposing waste into functional, aesthetic furniture pieces like the benches and planters in ReCycle Park.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Planning - Urban planning and design firms can incorporate modular outdoor furniture made from recycled plastic into their green infrastructure plans for more sustainable city parks.
2. Furniture Design and Manufacturing - Furniture companies specializing in recycled plastic can explore modular design options like the benches and planters in ReCycle Park for eco-friendly outdoor furniture.
3. Waste Management - Waste management companies can partner with furniture manufacturers to repurpose recycled plastic waste into functional, durable benches and planters for city parks.
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