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TRIBOO launches world's healthiest circular tabletop with negative carbon footprint - THE #GREENGRIDZ HEMP

TRIBOO and Plantics have teamed up to develop the #greengridz HEMP, a unique bio-based, natural and CO2 negative tabletop. The innovative lightweight construction panel is made from Dutch hemp mats, bound together with a 100% organic binder from Plantics' Superior Natural Materials. The healthy panel is 100% plant-based, fully reusable, CO2 negative and safe because it contains no fossil-based binders. By combining two revolutionary Dutch innovations, this unique natural tabletop is now a reality and available on the market.

THE #GREENGRIDZ HEMP COLLECTION - NATURAL TABLES AND WORKSTATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OR HOME

The first products in the collection are circular meeting tables in various sizes and a height-adjustable workstation for the office or home. They are available in various colours and sizes.

TWO REVOLUTIONARY DUTCH INNOVATIONS CHANGE THE WORLD IN A NATURAL WAY

Plantics materials

Plantics 'Superior Natural Materials' are based on a revolutionary invention by the University of Amsterdam that resulted in a unique new type of thermosetting bio-resins. Produced from local (Dutch) agricultural residues, these resins are the world's first 100% biobased thermosetting resins. Because plants take CO2 from the air, the resins are also CO2 negative. Moreover, the bio-resins are safe and the raw materials are available on an industrial scale in most countries in Europe.

#GREENGRIDZ Technology

#greengridz is a healthy and circular furniture construction panel. The construction of the lightweight structure consists of a patented GRID system. The panel can be assembled from various upcycled waste residues of natural cellulose fibers. Because of the GRID system, the construction panel is stronger and stiffer than any solid panel currently available in the market. It does not flex, making it easy to construct long structures for furniture and building applications. In addition, the panel is 100% flat so that a perfect finish without unevenness ensures a clean look. Depending on the thickness of the panel, between 60 and 90% fewer raw materials are needed than traditional solid furniture panels. CO2 emissions are even 60% lower. It is made in the Netherlands and due to its light weight, less fuel is used during transport while 50% more volume can be transported.

About TRIBOO

TRIBOO BV was founded in 2016 and based in Zevenhuizen. With revolutionary innovations and pioneering techniques, they transform 'worthless' waste streams, from plastics and natural fibers, into 'valuable' circular office furniture. TRIBOO is making an impact in radically changing and making the furniture industry more sustainable. In 2020, it was recognized by being nominated for the Oscar among entrepreneurial awards the Koning Willem I plaque as one of the 12 most sustainable companies in the Netherlands. The European Commission also named TRIBOO as a Rising Star at the European Business Awards for the environment in the products and services category. One to watch and standing out for bold leadership towards a sustainble economic recovery for Europe, well aligned with the priorities of the European Green Deal.  

About Plantics

Plantics B.V., founded in 2014 and based in Arnhem, is a spin-off from the University of Amsterdam and builds on a revolutionary invention from this university. This has resulted in unique 100% biological thermosetting resins and the world's first thermosetting biomaterials. Together with its partners, it is developing high-quality circular and CO2 negative products. Plantics is on the eve of tremendous growth and is increasingly recognized as a game changer. For example, in 2021, Plantics, together with its partner "Vepa," was elected winner of the global innovation award "Renewable Material of the year 2021" in a competition organized by the leading German nNova -Instituute. In the same year, the Financieel Dagblad ranked Plantics at No. 1 as a promising Climate start-up to keep an eye on.