PELATA pieces’ Metsäpallo is an outdoor game inspired by the deep connection Finns have with their forests – particularly their affection for pine trees. It’s clear that when Finns talk about their woodlands, pines hold a special place in their hearts. Sure, spruces can be felled if necessary, and birch wood makes beautiful furniture, but pines – they must be preserved! Studio Tolvanen designed the Metsäpallo throwing game with this unique admiration in mind: the goal of the yard bowling game is to score points without knocking down a single pine tree. Are you ready to accept the challenge?
Metsäpallo yard bowling game
PELATA pieces
Description
PELATA pieces’ Metsäpallo is an outdoor game inspired by the deep connection Finns have with their forests – particularly their affection for pine trees. It’s clear that when Finns talk about their woodlands, pines hold a special place in their hearts. Sure, spruces can be felled if necessary, and birch wood makes beautiful furniture, but pines – they must be preserved! Studio Tolvanen designed the Metsäpallo throwing game with this unique admiration in mind: the goal of the yard bowling game is to score points without knocking down a single pine tree. Are you ready to accept the challenge?
Product details (3)
- Material
- Painted and lacquered birch
- Colour
- Natural birch, green, yellow
- Measurement details
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Pine: height 6.61 x 0 in (16,8 x cm, cm), diameter 4.25 in (10,8 cm) (3 pcs)
Birch: height 6.22 x 0 in (15,8 x cm, cm), diameter 4.06 in (10,3 cm) (2 pcs)
Spruce: height 5.83 x 0 in (14,8 x cm, cm), diameter 3.66 in (9,3 cm) (1 pc)
Ball: diameter 3.66 in (9,3 cm)
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Designer
Studio Tolvanen, founded in 2015 by Julie and Mika Tolvanen, is a Helsinki-based design studio
specializing in furniture, lighting and objects. They both have an extensive background in design. Julie, an American designer with a background in architecture and woodworking, studied furniture design at Aalto University. Mika is a Finnish designer and Royal College of Art graduate.
Tolvanens are successful both together and separately: Mika has won both the Furniture Designer of the Year Award in 2017 and the Bruno Mathsson Award in 2012; while Julie won the prestigious Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum in 2015 for her Julie chair. They have collaborated with renowned companies and received several prestigious awards. Studio Tolvanen is also known for products designed for brands such as Muuto, Pidät and Woud.
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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 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.
