I've always valued durable, high-quality products. While I sometimes stray from sustainability, nothing beats the satisfaction of choosing recycled or second-hand items. Kartent takes this to heart with their innovative products made from recycled cardboard. If you're passionate about conscious living, their webshop is a must-visit for standout sustainable goods.
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I first encountered Kartent at festivals, where their cardboard tents caught my eye. Originally designed for events like the Mandala Festival (see photos below), these tents address a real issue in the industry.
Did you know 25% of festival-goers abandon their tents, leaving about 800,000 plastic tents in landfills annually? Kartent's solution: fully recyclable cardboard festival tents. Not only practical, they're customized and painted by users, adding a unique artistic flair to festival sites.
You can find the Kartent webshop here
Post-festival, these tents are recycled into new sustainable products like cardboard toys (rockets, airplanes), laptop stands, lamps, compartmentalized trash cans, bookcases, chairs, and tables. Each piece often retains festival-inspired paint remnants, blending functionality with artistic charm.
We received a cardboard bull with subtle red marker accents from its festival days—perfect for our office. All Kartent products come flat-packed with easy assembly instructions (available on their site), making them fun DIY projects for adults or kids alike.
This is reuse at its best: beautiful design that supports sustainability. Our Kartent laptop stand has been a sturdy work-from-home essential—practical and planet-friendly.
You can find the Kartent webshop here
