Reedboards
Sustainable particleboards from common reed
Reedboards are sustainable particleboards made from common reed and bound with cellulose, ideal for environmentally conscious consumers and designers who care about the Baltic Sea. Harvesting reed aids in restoring the Baltic Sea's coastal ecosystem and biodiversity. Reedboards are 100% biodegradable, free from harmful chemicals, and crafted from a highly abundant local resource. By transforming an invasive plant into a valuable resource, Reedboards promote a circular bioeconomy and reduce the carbon footprint, turning an environmental challenge into an opportunity.
Company/Institution
Aalto University
Aalto University in Finland is a multidisciplinary science and art community in the fields of science, business, and art and design.
Country
Finland
Designer(s)
Hana Rehorčíková
Hana Rehorčíková is a master's student in the Contemporary Design program at Aalto University, Finland. She focuses on developing circular and bio-based materials that have regenerative effects on nature and contribute to sustainable design practices. Working at the intersection of furniture design, bio-based materials, and crafts, she is currently engaged in the project "Uncommon reed," which explores the potential of Baltic common reed in design and the circular bioeconomy.