Greet rethinks its design with upcycled furniture

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE

The definition of Greet is “to welcome, meet, receive” and marks a return to the essentials of the hotel industry, embodying the philosophy of sharing, with the ambition of contributing to making the world a better place. greet  welcomes all those who seek meaning in their consumption and lifestyle by “focusing on the essentials that make sense”

IMPACT

Life time of furniture is extended by being used by other people.

DESCRIPTION OF INITIATIVE

Greet is a friendly and inclusive living space anchored in its community through locally sourced or farm-to-table food products. It promotes the principle of giving a second chance to hotels (reconverted, non-traditional structures), objects (repaired, recycled, salvaged, or refashioned) and people (of unconventional backgrounds). With furniture and decorative elements unearthed from jumble sales, local artisans, and charities, greet is in tune with the times and the circular economy.

QUICK FACTS

  • Organisation: Greet (Accor)
  • City: Various locations in France
  • Type of provider: Hotel
  • Circular principle: Keep products and materials in use
  • Focus: Reuse
  • Keywords: #upcycled #furniture

MORE INFO

Read the press kit