Polymer and Plastics Processing Technology Congress

Ecological furniture is more than just marketing claims – it means meeting specific, measurable requirements. The EU Ecolabel criteria structure the approach to designing and evaluating furniture by defining specifications for the entire supply and production chain – from raw materials and chemicals, through durability, to disassembly and recyclability. It is a practical perspective on certification that highlights real environmental quality and separates it from “greenwashing.” For manufacturers, it provides a clear roadmap of what to improve in production to gain a competitive advantage. For clients and consumers, it offers assurance that environmental claims are backed by facts, and that purchasing certified furniture with the EU Ecolabel genuinely supports sustainable development.

The central focus of the presentation will be the TimberID platform – an innovative solution for tracking the origin of timber raw materials within supply chains. Participants will learn how digital data collection at the “First Mile” stage, geolocation, and physical wood marking enable the creation of transparent and compliant processes. The session will demonstrate how modern technologies support companies in meeting EUDR requirements and increasing operational credibility.

During the presentation, real challenges and opportunities arising from the implementation of regulations related to deforestation and forest degradation will be discussed. Drawing on experience working with global supply chains in the wood and food sectors, the speaker will outline concrete action points and best practices for adapting organizations to the requirements of the European Commission.

Innovation as a solution that is novel, non obvious, feasible, and beneficial (technologically, economically, ergonomically, etc.). The specific nature of innovation in the furniture industry, types of innovation, a patent for an invention, protection rights for a utility model, industrial design, or trademark as tools for building competitive advantage and innovation in the OECD sense, know how and trade secrets as alternatives to patenting, the benefits and risks of both approaches, and the premises for choosing an innovation protection strategy in furniture companies.

The idea of Design for Disassembly (DfD) in the furniture industry, the importance of furniture disassemblability in the context of ergonomics, sustainable development, and the circular economy, the impact of DfD on design, production, logistics, and the functional value of furniture, DfD as a source of innovation and market advantage, and examples of good practices.

Moderated discussion with audience participation. Questions and answers. Exchange of experience between the speakers and representatives of the furniture industry, including manufacturers, designers, and technology suppliers.

Innovation as a new, non-obvious, feasible, and beneficial solution (technologically, economically, ergonomically, etc.). The specificity of innovation in the furniture industry, types of innovation, patents for inventions, utility models, industrial designs, or trademarks as tools for building competitive advantage and innovation within the OECD's understanding, know-how and trade secrets as an alternative to patenting, the benefits and risks of both approaches, and the rationale for choosing an innovation protection strategy in furniture companies.

The idea of ​​Design for Disassembly (DfD) in the furniture industry, the importance of furniture disassembly in the context of ergonomics, sustainable development and the circular economy, the impact of DfD on the design, production, logistics and usability of furniture, DfD as a source of innovation and market advantage, examples of good practices.

Moderated discussion with audience participation. Q&A. Exchange of experiences between speakers and representatives of the furniture industry—manufacturers, designers, and technology suppliers.

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