Empirical Study on 41% Reduction in Carbon Footprint Of Kindergarten Chairs
As the global education industry accelerates towards the goal of "carbon neutrality", the environmental performance of kindergarten furniture has become a core consideration in purchasing. As a pioneer of biodegradable preschool furniture, AOYASI FURNITURE has conducted empirical research in cooperation with authoritative institutions, showing that children's chairs made of bio-based plastics have a 41% lower carbon footprint over the entire life cycle than traditional PP materials.
1. Material comparison: How can bio-based plastics achieve a low-carbon breakthrough?
1. Raw materials and production process
Traditional PP plastics: rely on petroleum refining, and the production of 1 ton of PP emits about 3.2 tons of CO₂, and are non-renewable.
Bio-based plastics: using renewable resources such as corn starch and sugarcane fiber as raw materials, polymers are synthesized through bio-fermentation technology during the production process, reducing carbon emissions by 58%.
2. Performance and safety
Durability: AOYASI laboratory tests show that the impact strength of bio-based plastic chairs reaches 35kJ/m², which is close to traditional PP and can meet the needs of kindergartens for more than 5 years.
Environmental protection: Passed EN 71-3 international toy safety certification, no plasticizer and heavy metal residue; some models support industrial composting degradation to avoid microplastic pollution.
2. Empirical research: The logic behind the 41% reduction in carbon footprint
AOYASI and the German Green Technology Institute conducted a life cycle analysis (LCA) on two Kindergarten Chairs of the same specifications:
| Indicator | Bio-Based Plastic Chair | Traditional PP Plastic Chair |
| Carbon Emissions From Raw Material Production | 1.2 Tons CO₂ | 3.1 Tons CO₂ |
| Carbon Emissions From Product Transportation | 0.5 Tons CO₂ | 0.5 Tons CO₂ |
| Carbon Emissions From Waste Treatment | -0.3 Tons CO₂ | 0.8 Tons CO₂ |
| Total Carbon Footprint | 1.4 Tons CO₂ | 4.4 Tons CO₂ |
Note: Bio-based plastic chairs are treated with industrial composting, which can absorb some CO₂; traditional PP chairs produce additional emissions when incinerated.
Conclusion: Bio-based materials reduce carbon emissions from the entire chain of "raw materials-production-waste", especially suitable for preschool furniture with high frequency of use.
3. Industry challenges and innovations: cost, production capacity and policy drivers
1. Cost comparison
The unit price of bio-based plastic chairs is 15%-20% higher than that of traditional PP, but many countries such as the European Union and North America provide up to 30% tax credits for purchasing environmentally friendly furniture, and the long-term use costs are close.
AOYASI has compressed the premium to 8%-12% through large-scale production and the addition of recycled sugarcane bagasse.
2. Technological breakthroughs
Modification technology: Add bamboo fiber to enhance rigidity, and the load-bearing capacity of bio-based plastic chairs is increased to 100kg.
Circular design: Detachable structure and modular accessories reduce the damage rate of chairs by 60%, further reducing resource waste.
3. Policy dividends
The EU's "Green Public Procurement Directive" requires educational institutions to purchase at least 50% furniture made of sustainable materials;
China's "Dual Carbon" policy provides production capacity subsidies to companies using bio-based materials.
4. Procurement suggestions: balance environmental protection and practicality
Preference should be given to bio-based plastics: if the budget allows and it must comply with international environmental certification, it is especially suitable for export to the European and American markets.
Applicable scenarios of traditional PP: temporary educational venues that are cost-sensitive and used for short periods of time, or special requirements for extreme load-bearing performance.
5. Case: AOYASI bio-based children's chair implementation
Carbon footprint reduced by 41%, helping the park obtain BREEAM green building certification;
Through modular design, chair assembly efficiency increased by 50%, reducing labor costs;
The recycling rate after use exceeds 90%, and some materials are recycled into new teaching aids.
Why choose AOYASI?
38 years of experience in educational furniture R&D, holder of patented technology for bio-based materials;
Support small batch customization, provide full life cycle carbon footprint report;
Comply with global mainstream environmental protection standards, helping you seize the green education market opportunity.
Consult the AOYASI team now to get free samples and carbon neutral solutions!