National Tree Week resonates with Saxen's environmental philosophy and Net Zero journey. We are thrilled to take part.

Shirley Wallace – Saxen MD

Give it a grow.

As part of our National Tree Week celebrations, we have introduced our give it a grow initiative. This week, every visitor to our showroom will receive a biodegradable tube containing a compost disk and a germinated acorn ready for planting. 

Oak forests support more life forms than any other native forest in the UK. They play a pivotal role in supporting wildlife, hosting hundreds of insect species and supplying many birds with an important food source. In autumn, mammals such as squirrels, badgers, and deer feed on acorns. We're encouraging our guests to nurture their sapling and eventually plant an oak tree to bring numerous environmental and aesthetic benefits.

Concept coasters.

We have designed and manufactured these tree-themed coasters to complement the Saxen ‘give it a grow’ oak sapling that we are giving away at our Branching Out event. Fifteen unique designs celebrate National Tree Week and showcase our design team's creativity and our RefurbHub crew's ingenuity.

The prototype coasters are designed for use on your desk, with branch-shaped channels that catch any condensation from your glass or water bottle, which can then be used to water your oak sapling – not a single drop of precious water is wasted. 

We manufactured the coasters in our RefurbHub using the 3D printers we use to sustainably print replacement components when repairing damaged furniture for reuse. The filament is environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and made from biomaterials and corn grain extraction. Even its protective feet are made from sustainable cork. Every part of the concept is rooted in sustainability.

Against the grain.

For Saxen, sustainability is a commitment that extends beyond one week of the year. Our initiatives during National Tree Week are designed to align seamlessly with our ongoing sustainability efforts throughout the year. To follow are some examples.

Double whammy

We help reduce the environmental impact of our brand by using sustainable digital wooden business cards instead of printing thousands each year. Even better – for every bamboo business card we buy, a tree is planted. Win-win!

Rooted in sustainability. 

All our wood-based products are sourced from FSC forests or use innovative recycled materials. Saxen actively seeks out manufacturers who employ bold new approaches to sustainable furniture design and a commitment to low-carbon, zero-waste production.

We love exciting manufacturers like Isomi, who design for circularity. Their Tejo range is made by recycling cork waste from the production of wine stoppers. This recycled, recyclable and renewable seating system helps preserve Portugal’s cork forests and marks a major step towards the circular economy.