Yai Ge share creative home - chopsticks furniture
Yai Ge is a creative American who finds joy in everyday life through the art of chopsticks. He collects the fun of life and transforms it into eco-friendly, interesting furniture. Join him as he shares his fashion and creativity with you.
Today, furniture materials are becoming more diverse than ever. But have you ever seen elegant furniture made from discarded disposable chopsticks? This idea was first thought of by an American named Brian Parks. After living in China for several years, he developed a deep love for Chinese food and became very skilled at using chopsticks. One day, while having lunch with friends, they casually discussed the topic of chopsticks and Brian wondered how many disposable chopsticks are used each year in China. He discovered that over one billion chopsticks are used annually, which equals about 25 million trees and bamboo.
This conversation and the shocking number sparked a new idea in Brian’s mind. He wanted to find a way to repurpose these chopsticks into useful, marketable items that could help reduce their environmental impact. Eventually, he started collecting used disposable bamboo chopsticks from Chinese restaurants, cleaning them under high pressure and heat, and then crafting them into small pieces of furniture. With careful design and production, the results were impressive—each piece had its own unique charm and style. Prices ranged from $44.90 for a CD rack and double wine holder, up to $120 for a small coffee table. It's truly a stylish and sustainable choice!
Compostable Knife,Bioplastic Knife,Bioplastic Knife Cutlery,Compostable Cornstarched Knife
Anhui Jianfeng Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd , https://www.ahbiocutleries.com