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An upcycling project
Give a new life to high-quality fabric waste
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This project aims to give a new life to high-quality outdoor furniture fabric waste and create new wall planters with a high social impact that will fill our spaces with nature.
To make this possible, we have teamed up with Portolà Foundation and we will collect fabric scraps for outdoor furniture such as sofas, awnings, or pergolas, and even advertising banners, to turn them into CitySens wall planters in a thousand colors.
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Circular economy: we are committed to the planet
With this initiative, we want to promote more conscious consumption habits, that avoid wasting resources and energy. What do we get from this project?
- We give a second life to quality fabrics that are no longer being used.
- We reduce waste from the outdoor furniture industry.
- We promote the social and labor inclusion of people with disabilities.
- We change the unsustainable consumption dynamics to which we are accustomed.
In this way, we promote the circular economy and the reduction of waste in the furniture and outdoor accessories industries.
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Is this production system feasible?
When working with surpluses, the number of units of the same fabric is limited. Local manufacturing on a small scale, that is, limited units depending on the availability of materials, is a slower process than the one we are used to, since we must confirm the available fabric. And it's also a bit more expensive.
But this has an impact on the total use of materials that is equal to 0, and it doesn't generate any waste. And the result is a unique and customized product that is much more sustainable and responsible with the planet.
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Exclusive and tailor-made for you
The fabrics that we have tested to make the prototypes come from Catalan companies dedicated to the manufacture of outdoor furniture samples, and they generate a lot of waste. We make the most of these surpluses to make as many units as possible until the fabric runs out. This means that there will be limited units for each color, depending on the availability of the fabrics.
In this way, thanks to the great variety of fabrics, colors and textures, there will always be new models to choose from and you will have a unique product made just for you. Do you know what you gain by supporting this project?
- You support the circular economy and sustainable consumption.
- You contribute to fair and decent work for people with disabilities.
- You improve your health and quality of life through the enjoyment of plants and all their benefits.
- You create a space to enjoy the plants and make it more pleasant: in your bedroom, on the balcony, on patios or terraces, in rooms or offices.
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We are committed to a social and local economy with high impact
To make and assemble the wall planters, we collaborate with Pere Mata Foundation and Portolà Foundation, two Catalan social work foundations.
¿Did you know that in Spain only 25% of people with functional diversity work? At CitySens we believe in social justice and equal opportunities.. That is why we contribute so that people with disabilities can access decent employment in an environment adapted to their needs.
By collaborating together, we promote the social and labor inclusion of people with functional diversity at risk of social exclusion. Together, we promote the local economy and have a high social impact.
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