Nokka tongs, designed by the Finnish master cabinetmaker Antrei Hartikainen, can be used as salad servers or tongs for starters, quiches, bread, and other foods. Made of thin, bend veneer, the Nokka tongs are easy and light to use, and represent modern Nordic carpentry in its finest form.
Nokka tongs, oak
Antrei Hartikainen
Description
Nokka tongs, designed by the Finnish master cabinetmaker Antrei Hartikainen, can be used as salad servers or tongs for starters, quiches, bread, and other foods. Made of thin, bend veneer, the Nokka tongs are easy and light to use, and represent modern Nordic carpentry in its finest form.
Product details (2)
- Material
- Laminated oak veneer
- Length
- 24.5 cm
- Product ID
Designer
Antrei Hartikainen (b. 1991) is a Finnish designer and master cabinetmaker who likes to play and experiment with different possibilities of wood. A son of a carpenter, Hartikainen has spent his whole life working with wood and has a degree in master cabinetmaking. Hartikainen’s Kukkii sculpture series was awarded the Product of the Year 2017 award in the Finnish design gala Muoto, and his Verso salad utensils won the Golden A' Design Award 2017. In 2018, Hartikainen was given the Young Designer of the Year prize awarded by Design Forum Finland.
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Sustainability
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Working conditions & labour 8/9
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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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Support for community involvement in the supply chain
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Direct suppliers audited and certified
Eco-friendly production 8/9
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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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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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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
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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 5/6
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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 4/5
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High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
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Technically durable product design and material choices
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Design for enduring life-long quality
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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.
