The Shoestring table and side table is designed by Nathan Goldsworthy of Conscious Design from Wellington.
Aesthetically speaking this table is sleek modernism wrapped in 'cool' colours.
The table is made of 6mm thick steel coils. Functionally, the product is a coffee table but could be used as a bench. The storage area underneath is a clever additional use of its functionality.
The table can come in a blue oxide or powder coated finish. Powder coating is an excellent eco friendly process. It is virtually pollution free with very low volatile organic compounds (V.O.C ). Also unlike traditional chemical paints, there is minimal waste. It provides a very durable finish. This durability allows the Shoestring table for outdoor use.
Nathan's design allows the construction of the table to have zero waste of the steel coil. However the environmental issue of this table lies in the production of the steel itself. It is cheaper to recycle steel than to mine iron ore and manipulate it through the production process to form new steel. Therefore it needs to be confirmed, if the steel used to make the table is made from recycled steel. What can be confirmed, is that because the Shoestring table is made of steel, it is durable and easily recyclable which enhances it's eco cradle to cradle credibility.
The packaging of the table is made of reinforced cardboard, which naturally means the packaging is recyclable.
How easy or mobile is it to move the table around ? The table weighs 21 kg's which, for some people, may be a bit on the heavy side, especially considering the size of the table.
Nathan's Shoestring table definitely has some admirable eco qualities going for it. Indeed some questions still remain that could give this table an increased eco rating. Based on my above analysis, findings and comments, I would give this table an eco rating of 3 and half stars out of 5. To view more of Conscious Design's products see website: http://www.consciousdesign.co.nz/
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