This spring Iittala will introduce a new special edition collection made entirely of waste glass from the Iittala glass factory. The limited edition collection will include iconic designs such as the Aalto vase, the Aalto tealight candleholder, the Kastehelmi tumbler, the Kastehelmi tealight candleholder and the Raami tumbler.
The colours of the collection, which depend on the waste glass used in the production, vary from cool blue colours of the sea to calming shades of green. Each recycled glass object is unique, which means some might have minor visual imperfections, such as small bubbles, due to the recycling process. Otherwise, waste glass objects are as durable, clear and high quality as those made of virgin material.
Saving energy and natural resources, recycled glass saves both energy and natural resources. At the Iittala glass factory, all waste glass is reused or recycled. Waste glass is produced during the post-processing of mouth-blown glass, the pouring of molten glass and quality control, should the item not fulfil strict quality requirements. Iittala’s long-term goal is to recover or recycle all waste from its operations, from manufacturing to retail and offices. Iittala also supports its partners in developing recycling and recovery processes.
Iittala takes sustainability into account in all processes, from design to sourcing and packaging. Nearly all objects are packed in recyclable cardboard boxes. Aim is to use only packaging that is 100 per cent renewable—preferably from recycled and reusable materials—in the future.
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