Classification
Description
The Ray sand shovel is part of the Animo sand play set designed by design collective Outofstock for the founders of EKOBO, husband and wife team Bruno and Boo Louis. The shape of this shovel is inspired by a Manta ray. The set is made from Biobu (R), a composite material made from bamboo sawdust waste from chopstick factories and a food safe melamine binder. The couple developed the material, in partnership with a factory in China, in response to their own experiences when searching for trusted establish brands for their own children. The three part set comprises 'Moby' scooper, 'Ray' shovel and 'Shelley' sifter.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Organisation)
Manufacturer
Inscriptions
printed: "BIOBU [by EKOBO] Bamboo fibre sand play set. ANIMO COLLECTION designed by outofstock. This collection, made with bamboo fibre, a highy-renewable natural resouce, is an alternative to 100% petroleum-based sand play toys. www.biobu.com" (box)
Object number
AIBDC : 008195.2
Date
2018 (circa)
Country
Method
Material
plastic | |
biopolymer | |
Biobu - trade name | sawdust |
bamboo | |
MF | binder |
melamine formaldehyde |
Dimensions
Width
118mm
Height
10mm
Length
265mm
Colour
turquoise
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