Why choosing interlocking wooden displays is also good for the environment
We’ve always emphasized the sustainability of our interlocking wooden displays, but this time, we want to delve deeper into this topic because we realize how increasingly important it is for businesses (and thankfully so).
Let’s explore the reasons why our displays are an eco-friendly option that helps reduce environmental impact.
The importance of material: why wood?
- It’s a renewable resource
Wood is a natural renewable resource. Trees can be planted and grown specifically for wood production, ensuring a continuous cycle. The days of sourcing wood by depleting natural forests are long gone; today, this is done in a controlled manner, with forest management practices that consider environmental impact. This is why wood is the ultimate eco-friendly material, and all Esposit displays are made from wood sourced from such managed forests.
- Less waste production:
When choosing a material for our furnishings, we must consider its impact when it is no longer in use. Wood is advantageous in this respect: being biodegradable, it can be disposed of safely and with less energy expenditure compared to materials that may be recyclable but not biodegradable, like plastic and metal. Additionally, wood can be processed and reused to produce new panels.
- Lower environmental impact:
Speaking of resource consumption, both natural and energetic, wood production requires less than other materials. Furthermore, its durability ensures a longer lifecycle and easy recyclability or repairability. This results in reduced production and decreased demand for new materials and the associated emissions from their production.
Why interlocking assembly is more sustainable:
- No glue or screws:
Our interlocking wooden displays require no adhesives or screws for assembly. This assembly method relies on precise interlocking joints that ensure high stability and durability, with all the previously mentioned benefits of reduced consumption of new materials and energy for production and disposal.
- Fewer chemicals:
Interlocking assembly reduces the use of chemicals in production since there’s no need to glue the various components of the display. This decreases emissions not only in production but also those that affect indoor air quality where the furnishings will be used.
- Reduced production waste:
Since assembly requires neither glue nor screws, producing the furniture itself is all that’s needed. Consequently, the amount of waste is reduced both during production and when disposing of the furniture, which is made of a single biodegradable material. This approach perfectly aligns with the philosophy of eco-friendly design. Additionally, Esposit always strives to minimize waste by optimizing every cut and processing of panels.
- Greater repairability:
Another cornerstone of sustainability is repairing when possible instead of replacing the entire item. With interlocking wooden furniture, this is feasible due to its design nature. Damaged parts of the structure can be easily reproduced and replaced, saving materials and energy.
- More efficient logistics equals fewer emissions:
In designing interlocking wooden displays, nothing is left to chance because we know that transportation also contributes to defining how sustainable a piece of furniture truly is. By studying how to reduce packaging volumes and shipping our displays in flat packs, we can reduce the environmental impact associated with logistics since the pieces take up less space and require fewer packaging materials.
Environmental well-being is also human well-being
There’s one last advantage we like to mention when discussing what eco-friendly design means to us: environmental well-being promotes human well-being. It’s well-proven that contact with nature has a positive impact on mood. Sure, we can’t compare wooden furniture to a walk in the woods, but we can’t deny that this natural material gives us a warm and relaxing feeling. Wood helps create a welcoming and pleasant space, improving both the aesthetics and comfort of spaces, and thus the positive sensations of the people who frequent them.
In conclusion, choosing interlocking wooden displays represents an intelligent and sustainable decision for companies aiming to reduce their environmental impact. Thanks to the combination of renewable materials and designs that promote longevity and repairability, these furnishings offer a sustainable solution that not only maintains but enhances the effectiveness of communication as an additional strength.
