Vipp’s New Pedal Bin Is Rubbish – Literally!

We’re no stranger to Vipp’s iconic pedal bin, a 1939 design by Holger Nielsen that still looks as relevant and contemporary today as it did back then. However, this edition is rubbish – literally.

The updated Rubbish bin is exactly the same as the original design, but it’s made from Vipp’s furniture production waste and composed of 75% recycled materials of industrial plastic leftovers and sawdust. Without sacrificing the beauty and aesthetic of the 1930s design, Rubbish proves that sustainable design doesn’t look worse, it’s actually better.

The material of the recycled bin is locally sourced in Denmark. Plastic from Vipp’s sofa production and wood fiber left from tabletop manufacturing combine to make a paste, which is then pressed into a mould. The molded parts are then glued together and left unpainted (other than a protective surface coating) to showcase the natural and raw material. The bin is packaged in recycled, recyclable FSC cardboard boxing to complete the sustainable product. Each Rubbish bin produced means less CO2 in the atmosphere, a result of incinerating the waste products in a trash burning facility. To extend the life of the product, Vipp also offers a 10-year warranty and spare parts to maximize product age.

To learn more about Rubbish, visit vipp.com.