At a time when we need to drastically reform our impact on the environment, sustainability must be a guiding and integral part of the creation process. Streetlife’s company-wide FSC® certification and the emphasis placed on local production are two examples of how we reduce our impact on the environment.
Innovations in the field of sustainable materials, including biobased substances and composites made from residual waste, provide a wealth of opportunities to make the Streetlife Collection more sustainable. After many years of research and development, we have introduced our TWIN Concept in 2020, a series of materials that form a fully-fledged alternative to FSC-certified hardwood.
Through TWIN, we aim to provide a sustainable alternative for all FSC-certified (hard)wood options in the Streetlife Collection. Our complete Collection consists of products with FSC (hard)wood seats or beams. We have added alternative materials to our range, so it is possible to choose between FSC-certified (hard)wood or a biobased or recycled ‘twin material’ for some beam sizes in the Collection. Although the technical properties of these materials are equivalent to those of FSC-certified (hard)wood, their colours, textures and histories are completely different. While TWIN offers landscape architects more freedom of choice, choosing a TWIN material also contributes to the reduction of waste flows. It also means that our products can have a longer lifespan.
As designers, we are in a position to create solutions that contribute to healthier and more sustainable green public spaces. Our approach, which includes the TWIN Concept, is aimed at combining aesthetics and sustainability in fair and future-proof products. At Streetlife, we take on the challenge of sustainability and circularity with gusto. We aim to be an inspiration for circular products in public spaces while preserving the distinctive design and functionality of our products.
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