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Reclaim pendant

Biodegradable lampshades made of organic leftovers, primarily orange peel and pine needles. It takes around 20 squeezed oranges to create one lampshade. In other words, each lampshade is the by-product of someone drinking two litres of orange juice.

PRODUCT DETAIL

Article Code
Type
FinishSanded and finished with a vegetable oil

MATERIAL COMPOSITIONS

Properties

The material is made of biowaste. The
physical character of the material can be
described as a kind of hybrid between cork
and ceramic.

Durability

Durable when used indoors, in non load-
bearing applications such as tiles,

lampshades, surface materials.

Sustainability

Compostable, made from local waste, no synthetic additives

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight650 g
Density– kg/cm3
Strength– mpa
Insulation Properties
Fire Resistance

PERFORMANCE DATA

Load-Bearing Capacity
Density
Fire-Rating

140 x 160 mm

Light Orange Peel

Pine Needles and Reed

Extra Roasted Orange Peel

Process

Dry biowaste mixed with homemade organic glue, and pressed into shape using a mold. Dried at room temperature, sanded and finished with vegetable based oil.

Material
Orange peels, pine needles, and other biowaste
Percentage of Waste80%
Upcycling Waste– kg / sqm
Green Mark
 

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