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From the Archives: The ‘Green’ Future of Furniture Is a Sofa Stuffed With Seaweed
Jun 12, 2024
A Norwegian company is using seaweed to create sustainable foam for furniture, reducing CO2 emissions. The startup overcame challenges to produce eco-friendly foam and aims to launch in 2023, promote the use of bio-based materials, and build a supportive community.
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- Agoprene's use of seaweed-based foam is a sustainable solution to reduce CO2 emissions in furniture production.
- Celine Sandberg's entrepreneurial journey with Agoprene showcases the importance of resilience and innovation in creating eco-friendly products.
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Building Sustainable Foam from Seaweed
Agoprene, a Scandinavian startup, is revolutionizing the furniture industry by creating sustainable furniture foam made from seaweed. The founder, Celine Sandberg, turned to biomass as an alternative to petrochemicals, embarking on a journey to develop environmentally friendly foam. By experimenting with different types of seaweed-based materials in a small kitchen in Trondheim, Sandberg successfully produced foam as an eco-friendly substitute for conventional polyurethane foam. Through resilience and innovation, Agoprene aims to introduce sustainable foam alternatives across various industries, showcasing the potential for biomaterials in reducing environmental impact.
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