Sustainability at Brionvega

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A design that stands the test of time

A commitment with a long-term vision

Our idea of sustainability goes beyond the product itself. It is a cultural responsibility. Choosing Brionvega means embracing a timeless vision of design created to be lived with every day, without wearing out. A Brionvega object is made to last for decades, preserving its aesthetic, technical, and emotional value.

Each of our pieces is designed to accompany people over time. It’s not just something you buy for yourself: it’s something to cherish, protect, and pass on. Like memories, or anything that truly matters.

In a fast-changing world, we continue to believe in the beauty of things made with care, in the strength of Italian artisanal tradition, and in the possibility of a more conscious future.

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A responsible choice

At Brionvega, sustainability is not a trend or a recent addition it’s an integral part of who we are. From the very beginning, we have created objects designed to endure: made to be repaired, preserved, cherished, and passed down. We don’t follow the logic of fast consumption, but rather that of genuine value. This is our vision: to produce less, but better. With care, responsibility, and respect for people, for craftsmanship, and for the planet.

We believe every choice matters: from the design of a single detail to the selection of materials, all the way to how we tell our story.

Every product, a concrete commitment

The radiofonografo by the Castiglioni brothers and the totem by Mario Bellini are handcrafted entirely in Italy by skilled artisans who understand the value of time and attention to detail. We use carefully selected materials not only for their beauty, but also for their durability and responsible sourcing. The wood used for the radiofonografo and the totem, for example, is FSC® certified ensuring it comes from forests managed according to strict environmental, social, and economic standards.

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This commitment extends to our packaging as well: we use FSC® certified cardboard, designed to be both durable and environmentally friendly. Every element even the least visible is crafted with the same level of care we dedicate to the product itself.

In an age where everything seems designed to become obsolete, we choose the opposite: to create objects that endure, that become part of memory, and that never truly come to an end.

Plastic Neutral

The collaboration with Ogyre

At every stage of our production process, we strive to minimize the use of plastic and potentially polluting materials, favoring more sustainable, durable, and responsible solutions. However, in some cases, the use of plastic is still necessary not only for functional or technical reasons, but also out of respect for the original design of some of our iconic products, such as the radiocubo, where form and materials are integral to the design identity established in the 1960s.

It is precisely in these cases that we have chosen to go beyond simple offsetting, embarking on a virtuous path together with Ogyre, an Italian startup committed to ocean conservation. Thanks to this collaboration, Brionvega is now plastic neutral: for every gram of plastic used in our products and packaging, we fund the removal of an equivalent amount of plastic waste from the sea.

Ogyre operates through a network of local fishers in Italy, Brazil, and Indonesia, transforming their daily work into a tangible act of environmental protection. It’s a quiet but essential effort that contributes to the health of marine ecosystems and coastal communities.

Being plastic neutral is, for us, a real, measurable commitment deeply aligned with our way of understanding design: not only as form and function, but as a cultural and responsible gesture.

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