The decline of the vellum trade with the introduction of paper exacerbated the scarcity, increasing pressure to reuse material.

The most inspired green furnishings combine reused materials and quirky design flair, producing something new and exciting.

Total waste produced has also plummeted by 70% since 1995, and the business works in partnership with its suppliers to reuse materials such as carts for yarn.

Rare cases of birds reusing material from a nest to rebuild a nest at a new location have been noted.

Other cultures reuse materials, transporting them with them as they move.