The Biowaste Box by the Finnish brand Niimaar offers a modern and practical way to sort and store organic waste. Designed by Andreu Carulla, the Biowaste Box is made from vividly textured Woodio wood composite with a light-colored birch plywood lid. The beautifully designed and easy-to-clean Biowaste Box can be stored on the kitchen counter and used without a biowaste bag. You can also use the boxes as storage containers and stack several boxes on top of each other. The Biowaste Box is manufactured in Finland.
Biowaste Box, birch
Niimaar
Description
The Biowaste Box by the Finnish brand Niimaar offers a modern and practical way to sort and store organic waste. Designed by Andreu Carulla, the Biowaste Box is made from vividly textured Woodio wood composite with a light-colored birch plywood lid. The beautifully designed and easy-to-clean Biowaste Box can be stored on the kitchen counter and used without a biowaste bag. You can also use the boxes as storage containers and stack several boxes on top of each other. The Biowaste Box is manufactured in Finland.
Product details (9)
- Material
- Sustainably sourced wood composite and birch plywood
- Colour
- Dark beige, birch
- Length
- 11.02 in (28 cm)
- Width
- 5.12 in (13 cm)
- Height
- 6.3 in (16 cm)
- Capacity
- 3.17 qt (3 l)
- Weight
- 3.53 lbs (1.6 kg)
- Care instructions
- Rinse box to clean and keep lid neat by wiping it. If used for organic waste, best to empty daily.
- Notes
- Can be used with or without biowaste bag.
- Product ID
Designer
Andreu Carulla is a Spanish designer who enjoys exploring materiality, traditional Mediterranean techniques as well as contemporary processes. The Catalan-born designer founded his own studio and workshop in 2006 in an old mill located in a rural area close to Barcelona. He also runs another studio, Studio ACID, and works as Creative Director for several local brands. Carulla has been awarded many notable design awards, such as the Red Dot Award, Hospitality Design Award and Good Design Award.
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Sustainability
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Working conditions & labour 9/9
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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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Direct suppliers audited and certified
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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
Eco-friendly production 9/9
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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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Positive impact on nature’s well-being through operations that regenerate natural ecosystems
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No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
Climate impact 6/8
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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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100 % renewable energy in own production and operations
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Carbon footprint of the product calculated and goals set to reduce it
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Carbon neutral or carbon negative product
Sustainable materials 6/6
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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 5/5
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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.
