[Brand Story #2] PARA - Eco Product from Natural Rubber
Eco Product from 100% Natural Rubber : PARA / Thailand
The founder and designer of PARA was born in Bangkok, Thailand.
She received a Master in Product Design in 2016 in Milan, Italy and a Bachelor of Industrial Design in 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand. She is a designer and social entrepreneur looking to add value to one of Thailand’s top commodity: natural rubber. Her designs include lifestyle products with eco-minded concept.
Natural rubber is originally derived from latex found in the sap of rubber trees from Thailand, the first largest producer and exporter of natural rubber in the world. PARA started from the aspect of sustainability; rubber trees have a long life so, they also help the soil erosion problem as they are running off water on soil surface.
[Marbled Coaster & Marbled Placemat]
Double-sided handmade coaster & Placemat features latex color to fulfill your enjoyable dining time with a unique style. The handcrafted coaster sets are non-slip, waterproof and you can clean them easily with water. Moreover, Marbled also comes with fully-reusable packaging in which it receives a second life through reusing and made from the unbleached kraft paper without glue.
[TREE IN ONE]
It allows you to contain a variety of beverages with a vacuum stopper, and fill any homemade juices easily as a smart funnel; with the shape and form as a perfect pourer.
[BOTTLE HOLDER]
Weave is entirely handwoven from natural rubber cords. The unique weave structure provides a special pattern that lead to be a stackable bottle storage. It was designed with a fully waterproof, easy to clean, and non-slip which is easy for holding an ice beverages.
Blog posts
[WORLD NEWS] プラスチック鉢のリサイクルシステム | Plastic pots recycling scheme
北欧全域で展開するガーデニングショップのPlantagen(プランタジェン)。自宅や庭で使える植物や家具、道具などが気軽に見つかります。環境を保護するため、プランタジェンではお客様に鉢の返却をお勧めしています。その代わりに、お客さまには新しい植物をお渡しするそうです!
Plantagen is a store operated throughout the Nordic region where customers can fill their homes and gardens with plants, furniture and tools. To protect the environment, Plantagen encourages customers to return their pots. In return, customers will receive a new plant!
[WORLD NEWS] Reusable cups mandatory in stadiums
The new requirements from the Packaging Act have been in force since January 1, 2023 in Germany. They oblige companies such as restaurants, canteens, supermarkets or cafes that sell takeaway food and drinks to also offer their products in reusable packaging. Big changes are also taking place in German soccer stadiums!
Family Festival @ International School of the Sacred Heart
Family Festival at the International School of the Sacred Heart is back after a few years of hiatus! The school is co-founder Yu-Ching’s alma mater and we’re excited that Borderless Creations will have a booth at the shopping bazaar!