Rachel Eastman, Rescued Timber Cupholders (Art & Accessories)

Every year, 7% of all timber waste produced in this country goes to landfill. It is grown…harvested…processed and then sent out to industry. What remains is the by-product of construction and manufacturing activity. Waste product impacts all of the community. A CLASSIC CREATIVE CHALLENGE ‘we have all this waste, what are we going to do about it?’ As part of our business, we recycle timber waste into cup holders, so that offices all around the country can use these rather than going out for a coffee run and continually use throw away materials. A timber tray can be used to carry beverages to and from the office and use multiple times. This results in less waste. It also results in a company and people being focused on the waste that is being produced daily. We look at opportunities to turn waste timber into reusable and attractive products with a positive environmental impact. DESIGN • Varied sizes determined by waste timber size; carrying from one to five takeaway cups. • Currently 67Ø and 76Ø holes for small and medium standard reusable cups. • Lightweight, durable, easily stored and carried. • Compostable at end of life service. DRIVERS We aim for principles of Zero Waste initiatives by finding value in waste wood. BENEFITS • Better use of recycling timber. • Less environmental cost by maximising use of waste materials. • Reduce single use products. • No glues or adhesives. • Alternative to cardboard and plastic options. • Diverts timber from landfill. • Raise awareness of waste production. • Reduces the impact on natural resources such as water. CALL TO ACTION The concept of the 're-' timber cup holder addresses the importance of rethinking ways we can reduce landfill in innovative and creative ways. It is the aim that this product and the ethos behind maximising waste timber will be wide reaching and reduce the impact of construction waste on landfill and go some way towards pressing recycling issues.

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