Every year, sawmills across Europe generate mountains of sawdust that often ends up burned or buried in landfills. What if this waste could become something useful before returning to the earth? That’s exactly what the Briket stool accomplishes – a fully recyclable piece of furniture made entirely from compressed sawdust and potato scraps. The Briket stool, designed by Swiss creator Renaud Defrancesco with assistance from Anne Bertoncini, transforms two waste streams into a functional, sustainable object. After approximately 30 compression tests to ensure durability, this innovative design made its debut at Salone del Mobile 2024 in Milan as part of … Continue reading Briket Stool: How Sawdust and Potato Binder Create 3-5 MPa Strength Furniture Without Chemicals