SMĪLE

Modular shelving system made of 4,276 chopsticks

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Modular shelving system made of 4,276 chopsticks

5 followers

The most sustainable yet unique modular shelf ever. Made of 4,276 recycled chopsticks and construction steel, SMĪLE not only stores around 6.5 kg of CO2 but also maximizes your space and adds comfort to it through its minimalist, durable and timeless design.

Launch tags:Home•Hardware•Crowdfunding

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How do you clean the chopsticks?

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6yr ago

SMĪLE

Maker

@daniegoin When we align the chopsticks through our shaker table, anything that doesn’t belong is removed by hand - we don’t use any chemicals or water to clean to avoid any further process of energy or waste streams. The next step is to press them into tiles, which are the working base of all our products. We coat the chopsticks in a water-based resin, which are then transferred into an oven for drying, and into our hydraulic press, both of which are at high temperatures. Imagine tons of pressure and high heat applied on the material over six hours - that sterilizes and removes any trails of contamination or bacteria in our newly formed tiles.

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6yr ago

@daniegoin Unless you owen a resturant which uses chopsticks, is it not more viable to own reusable chopsticks?

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6yr ago

@daniegoin @brccl1 Probably, yes, but there are thousands of people who go to those restaurants and use the disposable chopsticks. This isn't about replacing chopsticks, it's about repurposing a wasted resource and lowering CO2 in the atmosphere. I'd say that's almost better than owning your own chopsticks ... which I do.

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6yr ago

@daniegoin @brccl1 @lydia_sugarman I replied to the wrong person who asked "an I collect chopsticks and send it to your factory to be recycled?"

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6yr ago

Do you have other color options?

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6yr ago

SMĪLE

Maker

@cliffordgehee Smile comes with 3 colors: Natural, Walnut, Almond. You can check the colors on our Kickstarter page.

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6yr ago

What's the installment process?

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6yr ago

SMĪLE

Maker

@lloydjanes Within the package, you will find an installation matrix: Step1: Tape the installation matrix on your wall-make sure it’s level and in the approximate location where you want to install your SMĪLE Step2: Use the marks on your installation matrix to determine where you place the frames. Poke a pen or pencil through the paper to mark your frame positions on your wall. Step3: Place your frame on the wall with the screws provided. Use the proper mounting hardware and screws depending on your wall. We have included drywall anchors in case you are installing SMILE on your drywall.

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6yr ago