Initially borne of research by Swedish scientific research institute, Innventia, Södra has
explored the adaptability of DuraPulp in a series of
design - led commissions, including a paper -
thin, waterproof chair, moulded packaging to cradle delicate objects in transit and an electric desk lamp.
At the time of its launch, the link between chlorine - containing chemicals like CFCs and the
thinning ozone layer was intensely debated, and UARS was
designed in part to
explore that issue.