Ocean Bound Plastics, also known as “Abandoned Plastic Waste”, are uncontrolled plastics at risk of ending up in our oceans. These include microplastics, mezzo-plastics, and macro-plastics, mainly collected from coastal areas.
With an ambition centered on offering durable products through advanced and sustainable manufacturing, Krost is at the forefront of this initiative. Driving the movement towards cleaner oceans, we give new life to plastic waste at high risk of polluting the oceans, by integrating ocean-bound plastics (OBP) into our product designs.
Our OBP material is now recognised by a third-party audited OBP Certification Program, launched by Zero Plastics Oceans & Control Union. It ensures that every step, from collection to recycling process, meets the highest social and environmental standards.
We are proud to introduce our OBP certified product range with the Poppi and Cortex chairs as part of our dedication to the environment. All polypropylene parts of the Cortex chair, alongside the entire shell of each Poppi chair, is crafted from certified OBP through mechanical recycling processes. We aim to help divert tons of plastic waste into functional and high-quality seating solutions that support both people and the planet.
Our OBP collection is strictly audited and compliant with the Global Recycled Standard (GRS 4.0), showcasing that our commitment to sustainability is measurable and continually improving year after year.
At Krost, we look towards a future where every product has a positive impact.
Discover our seating solutions here and be a part of the change.
5 Tips to Create Sustainable Workplaces
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle has been embedded into our society to manage everyday sustainable practices. But how do we transform this ideal into common practice in the workplace? Here’s some tips on going green in your office…
1. Waste Management: Create a recycling culture within the workplace by implementing simple strategies to reduce waste. Set printers to print on both sides of the page as a default, use reusable ink cartridges and ensure there are paper recycling bins located throughout the office.
2. Work Online: Encourage staff to go paperless as much as possible by switching to an online interface. This will not only help the environment but also save on expenditure. Activities such as reading reports, invitations, meeting notes and sending documents online minimise paper waste significantly.
3. Hit The Streets: Whether you’re heading to a meeting or going to lunch, reducing the amount of time spent in a car can have a big impact. Instead of driving solo, try walking, carpooling, cycling or public transport.
4. Energy Consumption: With the amount of electrical products left on or in standby mode after business hours, small changes in electrical consumption can make a huge impact on your carbon footprint. Power-saving tips include turning off lights when not in use, switching to LED lights or investing in automatic switches that detect people’s activity. Streamline your company’s computer efficiency by disabling screensavers, turning all electronic items off when not in use and recycling them once obsolete to reduce landfill. Installing solar panels is another great long term power saving solution.
5. Extra tips: Further reduce your footprint with effortless practices such as switching to simple cleaning supplies, providing reusable dishes, silverware and glasses and encouraging employees to use reusable coffee cups and plastic containers.
With every small action adding up when it comes to office waste, introducing a holistic approach to create a workplace that cares for both people and the environment can have significant impact.