Whale Boardroom Table

Specifications

• The table top is divided into four modular segments
• Made from recycled PET bottles
• For the 8 person boardroom table we use 1004 bottles, the 12 person table contains 1305 bottles
• Felt consists for 100% of recycled PET bottles
• Felt is REACH and RoHS compliant
• Inlay is customized
• Console with four power connections meeting the European standard
• Steel plate contains the text: ‘This table is made from Amsterdam Canal Plastic’
• Designed by LAMA concept
• The length of the boardroom table is 4000 mm (8 person) or 5230 mm (12 person), width: 1400 mm and height: 754 mm

Materials

• Oeko-Tex certified PET-felt (4 mm) for table top
• Oeko-Tex certified PET-felt for blowhole
• PET-foam (30 mm) for the intermediate layer
• PEFC-certified oak for the table legs
• PEFC- certified oak for inlay
• Birch plywood (9 mm) for the intermediate layer, available as responsible certified FSC®- wood for the table top
• Chrome-plated metal spreader bars (8 mm) for the table legs
• Steel plate (3 mm) for the finish ends

Versions

• Boardroom table  8 persons
• Boardroom table 12 persons

Whale Boardroom Table is locally designed, developed and produced.

Local production: Vepa distinguishes itself by producing everything in its own, local facilities. Our own wood, sheet steel, tubular steel, powder coating, wood spray, upholstery and final assembly departments form a complete production circle within a single company. By producing close to the sales market we keep distances small and CO2 emissions minimal.

LCA: By using independent LCAs (life cycle analysis) we reveal the environmental impact of a product. In product development we can greatly improve later designs by carrying out an LCA in the initial phase. In addition, an LCA also provides insight into the main factors responsible for the environmental damage. We then use these factors as starting points for redesign or as focal points for improvement. The LCAs are carried out in accordance with ISO 14044.

FSC® and PEFC: Vepa only uses certified wood. The FSC® and PEFC labels stand for responsible and sustainable forest management. Responsible forest management meets three criteria: it takes account of the environment, respects social aspects (such as the rights of local communities and forest workers) and is economically viable. Moreover, wood is the number one bio-based resource by nature.

TPAC (Timber Procurement Assessment Committee): Timber to be supplied or timber processed in products to be supplied must comply with the Dutch Procurement Criteria for Timber according to the Socially Responsible Procurement criteria. FSC® and PEFC are both systems that have been approved by the Dutch state secretary.

SRP criteria: Vepa complies with the SRP criteria drawn up by the central government. The national criteria for socially responsible procurement (SRP) for office furniture are available via the SRP criteria tool (https://www.mvicriteria.nl/en/webtool).

Plastic fishing on the Amsterdam canals: Every year, thousands of people roll-up their sleeves and take to the Amsterdam canals to come plastic fishing with Plastic Whale. Businesses come fishing with their teams, citizens join the public events, kids learn about the plastic soup and tourists experience the city in a complete different way. They all want to make the world a better, cleaner place and support Plastic Whale’s mission for plastic-free waters.