Environmental Awareness & Responsibility
Building a Better Future, One Booth at a Time
At PhoneAlone, we believe that modern work environments can always be improved. That’s why our responsibility toward the environment, as a production company, is the cornerstone of everything we do. From carefully selected materials to groundbreaking design and efficient production methods, we are committed to minimizing our environmental footprint by continuously exploring new manufacturing techniques and suppliers. At the same time, we create soundproof solutions that enhance workplaces worldwide and deliver booths that fit seamlessly into any office landscape.
Smaller CO₂ footprint for an environmentally conscious future
Our commitment to reducing our climate impact is supported by a thorough Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). This analysis, conducted by an independent environmental consultancy, shows that our phone booths with the smart Threespine® Click System have a CO₂ footprint of only 321 kg CO₂e (cradle-to-gate) and 481 kg CO₂e (cradle-to-grave).
How We Achieve This:
-
Thoughtful materials: 76% of our products are made from locally and responsibly sourced fiberboards, with minimized use of metals. In addition, all our booths are produced with 29.8% recycled glass.
-
Efficient supply chain: We continuously optimize our transport methods to minimize related emissions.
-
Intelligent design: The Threespine® Click System reduces waste and energy consumption during production, minimizes raw material use, and makes assembly easy.
In the summer of 2025, we conducted comprehensive LCAs for three of our other classic products – the Work Booth, the Double Booth, and the Meeting Booth – to provide transparency and insights into their CO₂ footprints. These analyses were also performed by an independent environmental consultancy and shows results that we are really proud of:
-
Classic Phone Booth with Threespine® Click System: 321 kg CO₂e*
Premium Phone Booth with Threespine® Click System: 368 kg CO₂e*
-
Classic Work Booth: 381 kg CO₂e*
-
Classic Double Booth: 444 kg CO₂e*
- Classic Meeting Booth: 534 kg CO₂e*
*DISCLAIMER:
*All CO₂ data above is cradle-to-gate (from raw material extraction to factory gate).
*All LCAs are not third-party verified.
*All LCAs are based on primary data from the fiscal year 2024 and follow ISO 14040/14044 standards.
Circular Design in Focus
For us, circularity is not just a buzzword – it’s an integral part of our design philosophy. Our booths are built for long life and adaptability, ensuring they can be used for as long as possible.
Features that make a difference:
-
Easy to disassemble and reassemble – again and again: Our Threespine® Click System enables simple disassembly and reassembly of the phone booth, making repairs and part replacements straightforward. It also allows for easy relocation or office layout changes.
-
More recyclable materials: When a booth reaches the end of its lifecycle, most of its materials can be easily sorted and recycled, minimizing waste.
-
Focus on durability: Designed to withstand the demands of modern workplaces, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
Materials
The production of any product has a significant impact on the environment. By making responsible choices regarding materials and suppliers throughout the production process, we can make a real difference. The first step in a product’s life cycle is the selection and sourcing of raw materials. We source our materials and components from approved partners within the EU to minimize our environmental footprint while ensuring the highest quality.
Wood-based materials
We use wood products composed of by-products from sawmills. We ensure that all the wood we use comes from certified sustainably managed forests, is free from toxins, and originates from a traceable source.
Acoustic foam
Our booths are lined with acoustic foam made from regenerated PUR foam, known for its excellent sound-insulating properties, as well as its durability and light weight. The material is 100% recyclable.
Felt
The interior is lined with 100% PP felt, chosen for its high resistance to wear, easy maintenance, and recyclability.
Glass
In our design, safety and functionality are top priorities. That’s why we use double-laminated 8 mm glass, which not only guarantees safety but also offers excellent sound reduction and UV-filtering properties.
We have chosen to include glass on only one side of the PhoneAlone booths to further reduce our CO₂ footprint. In addition, 29.8% of the glass used in every booth is recycled, supporting our low carbon emissions and reinforcing our commitment to a circular economy, where materials are kept in use instead of becoming waste.
Steel & aluminium
The hardware and fittings — including hinges, wheels, and corner brackets — are primarily made from durable steel and aluminum. The use of strong neodymium magnets ensures a tight seal on the door to minimize sound leakage, while the steel fittings reinforce the booth’s structural stability and soundproofing performance.
We are proactively working to identify alternatives that will reduce our use of steel and aluminum in our products, thereby improving our environmental footprint.
We are proactively working to identify alternatives that reduce our reliance on steel and aluminum in order to improve our environmental footprint. We continuously assess new materials entering the market, as it is important for us to explore more eco-friendly material and production options.
As we move toward 2026, we are in the process of phasing out as much steel as possible and increasing the use of felt and foam with higher recycled content — minimizing our environmental impact as much as possible.
Why do we build with wood?
Wood is a renewable resource that regrows quickly and absorbs CO₂ from the atmosphere as it grows. This makes wood a strong climate-conscious choice, especially since it can be reused and transformed into new products, reducing the need for virgin raw materials and extending its lifecycle.
Across many industries, wood-based materials are preferred for their versatility, durability, and environmental benefits. Wood’s physical properties — such as strength and load-bearing capacity — make it an ideal material for construction and furniture. In addition, wood products generally require less energy to produce than many other building materials like steel or concrete, and they can often be recycled, supporting a circular economy.
More than 75% of the structure in our PhoneAlone booths is made from wood and wood-based materials. This is a deliberate choice that reflects our commitment to leveraging both the environmental and physical advantages of wood. Our wood is carefully sourced from certified, responsibly managed forests, supporting sustainable forestry practices and ensuring ecological integrity.
We also acknowledge the challenges associated with the use of wood, such as the risks of deforestation, biodiversity loss, and climate change. We take these issues seriously and ensure that all our wood comes from forests managed in an environmentally responsible way and certified by trusted organizations.
CINARK – Center for Industrial Architecture has developed the Building Materials Pyramid, inspired by the well-known food pyramid. The pyramid provides a clear overview of the CO₂ footprint of construction materials and can be applied early in the planning phase of building projects to assess and prioritize materials based on their environmental impact.
Wood-based materials are placed at the bottom of the pyramid as the materials with the lowest environmental impact — confirming our belief that wood is the most future-proof building material. This is also why we use so much wood in the production of our booths.
Design
The design of our products is crucial, as it determines the subsequent lifecycle impacts. We maximize our products’ lifecycle through timeless and minimalist design that fits into any office environment, excellent sound insulation, and durable high-quality materials. Our modular design concept supports the circular economy because our products are easy to repair or recycle.
It is designed with flexibility in mind, as it is easy to move a booth when the customer wants to change the room layout or relocate it to another location. We have done this to minimize replacement and additional production. Additionally, we equip the booths with energy-saving technology such as a motion sensor and LED lights.
Use and reuse
The modular design of our booths promotes a long product lifespan, with customers typically using them for many years. The same booth can be passed on from one customer to another, enabling multiple life cycles and saving valuable resources by reducing the need for new production.
Thanks to their modular construction, our booths are easy to disassemble and reassemble at a new location. They are also highly maintenance-friendly, with spare parts that are easily accessible.
Recyclability
The materials in our products are recyclable, but the majority of the booths we have produced since the launch of PhoneAlone are still in use today due to their long lifespan.
Production
We place great emphasis on transparency regarding the origin of our products and suppliers. Our products are designed and developed in Denmark and manufactured in Poland. All our suppliers are located within 500 km of our production facility, making it both an environmentally and economically sound choice.
Poland’s central location in Europe makes it an ideal gateway to both Western and Eastern markets, while also providing access to a skilled workforce. By situating our production close to our suppliers, we minimize the distance raw materials need to be transported. This reduces the carbon emissions associated with transport, as less fuel is required within Europe.
The geographical proximity to our suppliers results in lower transportation costs and shorter delivery times. This not only generates economic savings for us and our partners but also enables more efficient inventory management and, most importantly, faster delivery to our customers.
For these reasons, relocating our production to Denmark would neither be economically advantageous nor environmentally responsible, as it would increase emissions and supply chain costs. While “Made in Denmark” is often seen as a mark of quality, it is not necessarily the most sustainable or environmentally conscious option, since many Danish manufacturers still rely on materials sourced from Central Europe.
We work closely with our production facilities and remain actively involved in the manufacturing process:
-
With over 30 years of experience in furniture manufacturing, research, and development, we ensure a stringent quality assurance process.
-
We visit our production facilities at least once a month to guarantee the highest standards.
Logistics
We operate a logistics hub in Poland and a local warehouse in Denmark. We rely exclusively on road transport, and all products are made to order to avoid overproduction. Wherever possible, we organize production in batch sizes that allow for fully loaded trucks, and we ensure that trucks are at least 80% full before departure.
We work in close collaboration with DSV to support their ambitious goals of reducing CO₂ emissions.
Next steps
Our mission in the years ahead is to accelerate our journey toward greater environmental responsibility. As part of this effort, we are developing innovative solutions that align with our core values.
-
Innovative assembly system: We are excited to introduce a new assembly system for our booths that eliminates the need for metal screws. This allows the booth to be assembled and disassembled without tools in under 10 minutes.
-
Circular approach: We are committed to extending product lifespans and increasing the share of recyclable materials in our solutions.
-
Continuous improvements: We continuously evaluate our processes to reduce energy consumption, minimize waste, and ensure more responsible supplier choices.
-
Long-term goal: Our long-term ambition is to create the best booth at the best price — with the lowest CO₂ footprint on the market.
These initiatives reflect our ongoing dedication to creating products that are not only highly effective but also minimize environmental impact as much as possible.