Impact
SETTING A NEW STANDARD
At Hyfer, we believe true innovation lies beneath the surface of what is overlooked, discarded, or forgotten. Like the hyphae that nourish ecosystems from the underground, we work radically to shift how materials are valued, used, and reborn for a sustainable future.
Material use
SOURCING MATERIALS
Hyfer Objects aim to always choose sustainable materials, which includes materials from renewable resources, industrial waste, post consumer waste and recycled materials. When virgin materials are necessary, we select them carefully based on their quality and durability to ensure long product life.
Many of our materials are recycled, and the majority are recyclable. They can be reused in the production of new materials, contributing to decreased waste, avoiding landfill, extending their lifecycle. We are always in the search for innovative materials and production methods that can take our design pieces to the next level.
The main material used in our furniture consists of approximately 70% wood scraps from the Scandinavian and Baltic forest industries combined with a recycled biopolymer. This material stores CO2 throughout its lifespan, as long as it is not burned. Even when a product reaches the end of its life due to damage or wear, the material can be recycled and reused, helping to keep the carbon stored and the material in a circular loop.
Design philosophy
every detail considered
Sustainability is at the core of everything we do, built into every decision we make and guides our design process from concept to execution. Our commitment is reflected in the way we design, the materials we choose and the philosophy we follow. Every product, every component, every detail considered.
Approximately 80% of a product's environmental impact is determined during the design phase.* Through material driven design and by considering the products end-of-life at the beginning of the design process, we make sure that each piece stays in the loop for as long as possible. We have a minimalistic approach, using less materials per product and design for disassembly. All parts can be removed and repaired, upgraded and recycled.
We put our heart into the design and development of each piece. The design process includes a lot of physical sketching and prototyping of each silhouette in clay and paper, always bouncing between the physical and digital. Our ambition is to design objects that can live for many generations to come.
* Source: SVID
Production process
Designing for the future
The majority of our products are currently manufactured using emerging techniques, such as 3D printing. This production method helps minimize the creation of new waste during the production process. Additionally it allows for greater flexibility and opens up new possibilities for creativity in design.
One of the great benefits of digital production is the potential for local manufacturing. By producing closer to where our customers are, we can reduce the need for global shipping and its associated environmental impact. Today we manufacture our products in Europe, but as we grow we plan to manufacture locally on a global scale.
At Hyfer Objects we set high standards for our partners and suppliers. We require transparency throughout the value chain, demand energy efficient production practices and request climate data, all to ensure that we can provide honest, traceable information to the end user.
