In the transition to a circular economy, "recycled" is no longer a specific enough term. For an Architect or Facility Manager in 2026, the real value lies in Material Purity.
At Wehlers, we don't believe in "material cocktails." Mixing different plastics together creates a low-grade composite that is brittle and, ironically, impossible to recycle again. To ensure our furniture meets the highest durability standards, we source three distinct, high-performance waste streams. These aren't just colors; they are the DNA of the R.U.M. Chair.
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1. Fisherman's green: turning ocean waste into structural strength
Most "ocean plastic" stories focus on bottles. We focus on Polyamide (Nylon) from discarded fishing nets and ropes.
-The Source: Maritime gear that would otherwise harm marine life for centuries.
-The Science: Polyamide's strength and durability allow Fisherman's Green to meet the demands of modern workspaces and schools.
-Industry Spotlight: Schools, universities, and public institutions with "Green Procurement" mandates can use Fisherman's Green as durable, sustainable infrastructure that tells a compelling story of ocean conservation.
2. Keyboard black: giving e-waste a second life
Electronic waste is the world's fastest-growing waste stream. Wehlers tackles this by harvesting ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) plastic from discarded computer keyboards.
-The Source: Post-consumer electronic waste.
-The Science: ABS is a durable, high-impact polymer with a naturally deep, UV-stable "Keyboard Black" finish—proving circularity can meet the aesthetic demands of high-end office interiors.
-Industry Spotlight: Tech hubs and financial institutions are major E-waste producers. Keyboard Black gives modern IT offices and data centers a sustainable, stylish second life for discarded electronics.
3. Pharma blue: precision of medical-grade polymers
Perhaps the most innovative stream is Pharma Blue, born from a partnership to tackle medical waste.
-The Source: Discarded insulin injection pens, primarily from partners like Novo Nordisk.
-The Science: Medical polymers are engineered for precision and hygiene. Upcycling these pens captures a high-grade polymer, bringing exceptional purity to furniture. Pharma Blue shows that waste can be high-tech.
-Industry Spotlight: Healthcare & Life Sciences Pharmaceutical companies face significant medical plastic waste. Pharma Blue lets healthcare organizations "close the loop" on their own waste, helping Life Science firms meet Scope 3 targets while using materials from their daily operations.
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Why specific waste streams matter for 2026 compliance
With the arrival of the EU's Digital Product Passport (DPP), companies must be able to prove exactly what their products are made of. Because Wehlers uses these three specific, traceable streams, we provide:
-Verified Recycled Content: No mystery fillers or "ugly substances."
-Predictable Recycling: Because we know exactly what is in a Keyboard Black chair, we know exactly how to recycle it back into a new component when it returns through our Take-Back System.
-Lower Scope 3 Impact: Using specific post-consumer waste streams drastically reduces the embodied carbon compared to virgin polymers.
Bottom line
Circularity is a science, not a marketing slogan. Whether it's Fisherman's Green, Keyboard Black, or Pharma Blue, every Wehlers chair is a technical achievement in material purity.
''We don't just avoid waste; we optimize it for its next life. Once you understand the materials, see how we design them to be taken apart. Read our guide on Design for Disassembly and Scope 3 Emissions. Understanding the science is the first step; learn about the financial ROI of these materials here,'' says Maria Fryd, Founder of Wehlers.
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