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Ecogrande Forever Bin recycling station, 4 openings, pure white
Description
The Ecogrande Forever Bin is a handy and multifunctional recycling station designed by Harri Koskinen for the Finnish company Niimaar. Made in Finland using Finnish birch plywood, the Ecogrande Forever Bin can be used as a storage box in addition to waste sorting.
The Ecogrande Forever Bin can be adjusted to your household needs, making it easy to recycle any kind of dry waste, such as plastic, glass, carton, paper or metal. Inside the compartments, you can use Niimaar's recycling bags or bags of your choice. The timeless recycling station fits in anywhere in the home or public space. At German Design Awards 2021, Ecogrande Forever Bin received special mention in the Eco Design and Public Design categories.
- Length: 29.53 in (75 cm)
- Width: 15.35 in (39 cm)
- Height: 29.13 in (74 cm)
- Colour White
- Material Painted, sustainably sourced Finnish birch plywood
- Weight 35.27 lbs (16 kg)
- Care instructions Keep away from direct sunshine. Wipe to clean, keep dry.
- Notes Includes four 51.5 L reusable recycling bags made of 100% recycled PET bottle material.
- Product ID: NR030
Harri Koskinen (b. 1970) is a Finnish designer whose uncompromising and bold esthetic has earned him international acclaim from the very beginning of his career. His breakthrough came in 1996 with the launch of the Block lamp. Today, Block is considered a true classic of Scandinavian design and has been part of the permanent collection at New York’s MoMA since 2000.
Koskinen has collaborated with numerous leading brands, designing everything from furniture and tableware to glass objects, lighting, watches and textiles.
Harri Koskinen – a master of conceptual design
Harri Koskinen is a renowned Finnish designer who studied at the Lahti Institute of Design and the University of Art and Design Helsinki.
Rising to wider recognition in the late 1990s, Koskinen has since established himself as one of the key figures in contemporary Finnish design. His work is defined by originality, clarity and functionality – with a constant drive to develop new solutions for both users and manufacturers.
A driving force in contemporary Finnish design
Koskinen’s creations include the Lantern tealight holder and All Steel cookware series for Iittala, the K Chair for Woodnotes, and active loudspeakers designed for Genelec.
In 2000, Koskinen founded the design studio Friends of Industry Ltd., specializing in product, concept and exhibition design. In 2009, he introduced his own brand, Harri Koskinen Works, at the Milan Furniture Fair.
From 2012 to 2016, Koskinen served as Design Director at Iittala, and since 2024 he has continued with the brand as Design Development Lead.
International success
Koskinen has received numerous prestigious design awards, including the Compasso d’Oro in 2004 for his Muu Chair. His accolades also include the Torsten and Wanja Söderberg Prize in 2009, a Wallpaper* Design Award in 2010 for the Sofabed, and the Kaj Franck Design Prize in 2014.
His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.
Who: Harri Koskinen
- Finnish designer (b. 1970).
- Education: Lahti Institute of Design and University of Art and Design Helsinki.
- Works across industrial design, furniture, lighting and everyday objects.
- Design Development Lead at Iittala since 2024.
- Notable works: Block lamp (Design House Stockholm), Muu Chair (Artek), Lantern lamp (Iittala).
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Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
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Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
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No use of endangered species as materials
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The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
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Production and material sourcing that respect biodiversity, animal rights, and natural ecosystems
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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
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No harmful or hazardous substances
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Ecological materials: natural, biodegradable, recyclable or recycled contents
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