Mater

Mater

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Location of manufacturing: India, Slovenia, Denmark

Mater was founded in Copenhagen in 2006, as a conscious and ethical design brand which utilises a strong design talent and philosophy. Employing working methods that support local craft traditions and fresh design talent, high-end furniture and lighting is created to be cherished for both commercial and residential use.

In making these products which reference Scandinavian minimalism, the company challenges the industry to rethink engrained practices and innovate for the future.

What makes this manufacturer special?
FSC timber FSC timber
 Cradle to Cradle Cradle to Cradle
Recycled Material Recycled Material
Sustainably sourced material Sustainably sourced material
Governance Governance Mater do their own Communication on Progress report to UN Global Compact every year.
Materials Materials The mango wood is made from mango trees that can no longer produce any fruit (a waste product). Every tree that is cut, another is replaced. Majority of our products can be taken apart and disposed by material
Production Production The two major factories in Slovenia and India both uses wood pellets from waste wood in production to generate heat and power within their factory. The glass factory in India is one of the few in India to use Natural Gas as energy source
Innovation Innovation Aluminium stools and bowl tables are made from 80% recycled aluminium from bicycle wheels and car parts.
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