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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 is the leading university in Finland, founded on high-quality research, education, and impact, as well as shared values of responsibility, courage, and collaboration. We address global challenges by bringing together talent across science, art, technology, and business. The university strengthens Finland's competence base and creates the conditions for innovation, economic growth, employment, and well-being.
Country
Finland
Designer(s)
Hana Rehorčíková
Hana Rehorčíková is a Slovak designer and a master's student in the Contemporary Design program at Aalto University, Finland. Her work focuses on developing circular and bio-based materials that have regenerative effects on nature and contribute to sustainable design practices. Through hands-on experimental research, she explores the intersections of material, art, craft, science, and design.
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