3forms Eco-resin Architectural Panels

Who: 3form; Seattle, WA

What: Varia Ecoresin Organics Collection

Where: 3form; contact for pricing (our 4×8 panel was in the ballpark of $900, but if you have a small project or want a more economical option consider purchasing a piece from their reclaimed collection where you can find some great deals.)

Why We Love ‘Em: We have long been fans of this incredibly cool, dynamic and eco-friendly material (still dreaming of a kitchen back splash with the Seaweed panel…). We have seen 3form panels used for doors, hotel reception desks, light fixtures, light walls and all sorts of architectural installations.  This versatile material is completely customizable, you can add color and layers of texture and finishes to come up with a final result that suits your project.

The ecoresin is composed of a minimum of 40% pre-consumer recycled content, is PVC-free,  is GreenGuard certified for indoor air quality and qualifies for LEED credits.  The Organics line uses natural materials such as thinly sliced bamboo, banana fibers, bear grass, hand-woven sisal and hand-dyed silk fibers which are then encapsulated in the ecoresin infusing color,  texture. For the Full Circle Collection, 3form collaborated with artisans from Africa to Nepal creating a sustainable market for their traditional  crafts and skills.  One of our favorite patterns, Unravel, was inspired by a crocheted lace handmade by a group of women in West Africa adapted for a modern application.

They continue to push the envelope in use of reclaimed and upcycled materials in their products and with the promotion of the reclaim program. Panels are sent out with a ‘end of life’ kit, so when it comes time to retire your panels, you simply send them back to 3form where they’ll be reused or recycled. 3form has made a incredible commitment to the environment and have pledged to completely ‘green’ their business on their Path to Zero. Their goals?

• We will stop sending manufacturing waste to landfill in 2009.
• We will be carbon neutral by 2017.
• We will continue to increase the recycled content in our products.

Within the first 18 months of their Path to Zero launch, they diverted 90% of their production waste from landfills, they’ve begun recycling 7 new waste materials and have introduced a product 100% post-consumer recycled content product.