Acting Responsibly in Times of Crisis: Why Low - Impact Products Like the R.U.M. Chair Matters

As nature disasters continues to devastate Valencia, and extreme weather disrupts lives around the globe, the reality is clear: these crises are not isolated events happening to distant communities—they are stark warnings that everybody is next. At Wehlers, we recognize these events as urgent calls to action. We believe that we can make a difference by choosing products with low environmental footprints, like our RUM chair, designed to respect and preserve the planet’s resources.

The Valencia Crisis: A Global Wake-Up Call. Below a short list of crises:

1. Wildfires: Increased temperatures and prolonged drought conditions are resulting in more frequent and intense wildfires in regions such as California, Australia, and the Mediterranean.
2. Flooding: Rising sea levels and extreme rainfall events contribute to flooding in coastal and low-lying areas, as seen in parts of Southeast Asia and Europe.
3. Drought: Prolonged periods of reduced rainfall are causing severe droughts, impacting water supply and agriculture, particularly in regions like the American West, parts of Africa, and India.
4. Heatwaves: Intense and extended heatwaves are becoming more common, posing health risks and increasing energy demands, affecting regions globally.
5. Hurricanes and Typhoons: Warmer Ocean temperatures are fueling more powerful storms, leading to increased frequency and severity of hurricanes and typhoons, especially in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
6. Landslides: Heavy rainfall and flooding can trigger landslides in hilly and mountainous regions, threatening communities and infrastructure.

The recent rain in Valencia have ravaged landscapes, displaced communities, and caused irreparable damage & deaths. DEATHs!. Sadly, Valencia is not alone in facing these escalating climate disasters. Around the world, wildfires, floods, and extreme weather events are reshaping lives, and the impacts of climate change are hitting close to home for everyone. These crises don’t discriminate—they are moving quickly across borders, affecting people indiscriminately. If they’re not at your doorstep today, they may be tomorrow. We are in this together as World inhabitants. TOGETHER!

This crisis reinforces that we must each take responsibility. While policy and systemic changes are crucial, every individual has the power to make a difference. Our choices—from the food we eat to the products we buy—collectively shape the world we live in.

Choosing Low-Footprint Products: An Essential Act

At Wehlers, we are committed to designing products that serve not just our customers, but also the planet. Our R.U.M. chair is a prime example of this ethos. Crafted with a minimal environmental footprint, the R.U.M. chair uses sustainable materials and a circular design approach, making it fully recyclable when it reaches the end of its lifecycle.

The R.U.M. chair is made from recycled fishing nets collected from the ocean, repurposed into a high-quality, functional product. By reclaiming these materials, we reduce pollution in our oceans while cutting down on the need for new resources. Each R.U.M. chair embodies our belief that furniture can be stylish, practical, and eco-friendly.

Why Sustainable Design is Crucial — For all of us

Sustainable design is not a trend at Wehlers; it’s a responsibility. Low-impact products reduce emissions, limit resource extraction, and foster a circular economy that benefits both people and the planet. By choosing sustainable design, we’re all contributing to a solution for climate change that can reduce the severity of crises like those in Valencia.

When we produce and purchase responsibly, we create a future where disasters are lessened in frequency and impact. The need for change goes beyond any single location or individual—it’s a global imperative, and everyone is affected. As we’ve seen, today it’s Valencia; tomorrow, it could be anywhere.

What Can You Do?

True change happens when we come together with purpose. Here’s how you can take part:

1. Support Brands with Environmental Missions: Seek out companies that prioritize the environment. Every purchase of a low-impact product, like the RUM chair, supports sustainable industry practices.


2. Choose Circular Products: Opt for goods that can be recycled, repurposed, or biodegraded, rather than those with limited lifespans and high waste.


3. Advocate for Sustainable Choices: Stand behind companies committed to eco-friendly practices and hold others accountable.