The Krenit set, designed by Herbert Krenchel, was taken into production for the first time in 1953. The minimalistic and beautiful salad set is available in black and white.
Krenit salad set, black
Normann Copenhagen
Description
The Krenit set, designed by Herbert Krenchel, was taken into production for the first time in 1953. The minimalistic and beautiful salad set is available in black and white.
Product details (5)
- Material
- Melamine
- Colour
- Black
- Length
- 30 cm
- Width
- 4.5 cm
- Care instructions
- Suitable for dishwasher, not suitable for microwave
- Product ID
Designer
Herbert Krenchel was a Danish designer, who designed the famous Krenit-bowls. Krenchel graduated as a Master of Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark. He was focused on materials and fiber reinforcement in his research. In the 1950’s he started working simultaneously with design and founded his own company in 1953. A year after the foundation his Krenit-bowls received the gold medal at the Milan Triennale. Krenchel believed in the balance between function and aesthetics. He considered the surface on a design object important as it makes people want to reach for it.
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Sustainability
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Working conditions & labour 7/9
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Equal opportunities for all employees -
Commitment to UN Global Compact, fair compensation for all employees
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Corporate responsibility requirements defined and communicated for suppliers
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Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
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Transparent supply chain
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Suppliers' compliance to a code of conduct ensured
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Compliance to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ensured in the supply chain
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Direct suppliers audited and certified
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Support for community involvement in the supply chain
Eco-friendly production 6/9
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Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
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No incineration or landfilling of returned items
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No use of endangered species as materials
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No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
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The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
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Production and material sourcing that respect biodiversity, animal rights, and natural ecosystems
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Positive impact on nature’s well-being through operations that regenerate natural ecosystems
Climate impact 4/8
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Company's direct greenhouse gas emissions identified and commitment to reduction
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Product's carbon impact identified and commitment to reduction
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Guidance on energy- and eco-efficient use of the product
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Contribution to climate initiatives beyond the brand’s direct operations
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Low-carbon or compensated transportation
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Carbon footprint of the product calculated and goals set to reduce it
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100 % renewable energy in own production and operations
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Carbon neutral or carbon negative product
Sustainable materials 4/6
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Sustainable and long-lasting material choices
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No harmful or hazardous substances
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Responsible raw material sourcing and production
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Materials suited for circularity: monomaterials, recyclable finishings, renewable or recycled contents etc.
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Ecological materials: natural, biodegradable, recyclable or recycled contents
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Outstanding materials in terms of innovativeness, responsibility, sustainability and circularity: local production or sourcing, 100 % recycled content, C2C-certification etc.
Circular design 2/5
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High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
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Design for enduring life-long quality
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Technically durable product design and material choices
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Design and support for product maintenance, repair and upgradability
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Innovative circular design solutions: circular service system, resale platform, remanufacturing, collection of used products, etc.
