Case Study: Gairdin
Sustainable Manufacturing
When a major European retailer wanted to compete with Fiskars gardening tools, they partnered with Diversitech Global, a hand and power tool manufacturer, to develop Gairdin™ - an innovative new product line made entirely from 100% certified recycled materials including post-consumer plastics and reused metals:
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Ocean Bound Plastic
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Algae Bio-Resin Materials
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Recycled Tensile Aluminum
Manufactured From
100% Certified Recycled Materials
Irish Design. Recycled Materials.
Gairdín, pronounced “Gar-Jean”, is the Gaelic Irish word for garden. Inspired by its rich art, our design cues feature natural lines and smooth curves, hand-in-hand with modern functionality and practicality
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Made using recycled & sustainable materials: Algae-bio resin, Ocean Bound Plastics and recycled aluminium.
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Develop your sustainable gardening ranges with Gairdín and help your brand realize its commitment to sustainability.
Eco Flower Pots
Honeycomb™ Natural Simplicity. Clean Aesthetic. Made using ocean-bound plastics
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Classic Snap-Fit™ A Sustainable twist on a classic design. Featuring a snap-on water saucer & made using ocean bound plastics
Self-Watering Planters
With Gairdin Self-Watering Planters, enjoy nature's efficiency at home. Sustainably made using Ocean Bound Plastics
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Available in 3 Styles:
Waterfall™
Ripple™
Wave™
Nature's Efficiency In Your Home.
Like all Gairdin products, our flower pots are made to International Manufacturing Standards
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All recycled materials have certified material data specifications sheets that meet international manufacturing standards for functionality and durability, and are suitable for indoor and outdoor use
Gairdin Garden Tool Sets
Natural contours, mineral-tone shades & ergonomically designed for balanced handling
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Composed of ocean-bound plastic material, high grade algae-resin non-slip handles, and recycled tensile aluminum for all weather performance
â—„ Nautilus™
A truly sustainable four-piece gardening set composed of recycled fiberglass composite material
Móta™ â–º
Composed of algae biomass-resin, ocean-bound plastics and recycled aluminum for a sustainable take on traditional gardening tools
aboutGairdin
With a shared interest in sustainable gardening, environmental responsibility and product engineering, Simon Hopper, a farm boy from Ireland, and Rob Todd, a product designer & organic gardener, developed GAIRDIN - eco-friendly gardening tools & planters made from recycled and sustainable raw materials
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Irish Design. Sustainable Materials.
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Gairdin™- Helping retailers realize their commitment to sustainability
