{"id":29204,"date":"2025-11-25T11:31:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T10:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/news\/why-stainless-steel-is-the-most-sustainable-choice-for-street-furniture\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T15:44:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:44:10","slug":"why-stainless-steel-is-the-most-sustainable-choice-for-street-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/en\/values\/why-stainless-steel-is-the-most-sustainable-choice-for-street-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"Why stainless steel is the most sustainable choice for street furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"29204\" class=\"elementor elementor-29204 elementor-28462\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-6d738c34 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6d738c34\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78878ca color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78878ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Model: Comfony 10<\/p><p> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ce5419 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ce5419\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A look behind the scenes at BENKERT<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Sustainability is no longer just a trend \u2013 it has become a central guiding principle of modern urban and open-space planning. Local authorities, architectural firms and landscape planners are faced with the task of selecting durable, resource-efficient and robust products that are both functional and visually appealing. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Stainless steel street furniture meets these requirements particularly well: it is robust, low-maintenance, recyclable and versatile. At BENKERT, these products are manufactured under exceptional conditions \u2013 in the eco-village of Altershausen near K\u00f6nigsberg in Bavaria, where sustainable thinking is firmly embedded in both the architecture and the engineering.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f168add elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f168add\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Schweissen-Edelstahl-Parkbank.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Schweissen-Edelstahl-Parkbank-768x261.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Schweissen-Edelstahl-Parkbank-576x196.jpg.webp 576w, https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Schweissen-Edelstahl-Parkbank-880x299.jpg.webp 880w, https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Schweissen-Edelstahl-Parkbank-150x51.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Schweissen-Edelstahl-Parkbank.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-29167 webpexpress-processed\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Schweissen-Edelstahl-Parkbank.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Schweissen-Edelstahl-Parkbank-768x261.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Schweissen-Edelstahl-Parkbank-576x196.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Schweissen-Edelstahl-Parkbank-880x299.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Schweissen-Edelstahl-Parkbank-150x51.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/picture>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-257b58d2 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"257b58d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stainless steel as a material for sustainable street furniture<\/h3>\n\n<p>Stainless steel is known for its exceptional durability. It is: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>corrosion-resistant<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>weather-resistant<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>stable at high and low temperatures<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>not prone to vandalism<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>For street furniture and planters, this means they remain in good working order for many years without losing their aesthetic appeal. Compared to wood or painted steel, they require virtually no maintenance \u2013 a clear advantage for long-term projects in public spaces. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainability through 100% recyclability<\/h3>\n\n<p>A key advantage of stainless steel is its <strong>ability to be fully recycled. <\/strong>The stainless steel we use is already made from up to 80% recycled material. We use it to create street furniture that, after decades of use, is <strong>100% recyclable.<\/strong><br>For us, sustainability means above all durability \u2013 and that with virtually no maintenance.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Powder coating: long-lasting colour without harmful substances<\/h3>\n\n<p>All BENKERT products can be manufactured in ove<a href=\"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/en\/colors\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"35\">r<strong> 200 standard colours<\/strong><\/a> or even<strong> 8,500 custom colours<\/strong>. The powder coating used is: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>very sturdy and <\/strong><strong>scratch-resistant<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>environmentally friendly<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>extremely durable<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>UV-resistant<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>This ensures that colours remain vibrant for a long time, even in strong sunlight, frost and the harshest urban environments \u2013 whether on benches, litter bins or stainless steel planters.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Localism as a practical form of sustainability \u2013 production in the Altershausen eco-village<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">One particularly valuable aspect of BENKERT is that all production takes place in <strong>Altershausen<\/strong>, a small eco-village in Lower Franconia. Altershausen is part of the town of K\u00f6nigsberg in Bavaria \u2013 a region renowned for its tradition of craftsmanship, resource-efficient working practices and strong communities. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The company building, located in the eco-village of Altershausen near K\u00f6nigsberg in Bavaria and designed by the Swiss architect Mario Botta, stands as a visible symbol of our values. Here, nature and technology come together in a unique way: transparent roofs harness solar energy, natural thermal insulation is provided by the building\u2019s setting amidst wooded hills, and the village\u2019s wood chip heating system supplies the energy. In this building, we manufacture all our products to the highest environmental standards \u2013 from the initial cutting of materials to the fully assembled street furniture. In this way, we not only ensure regional responsibility and excellent quality, but also practise sustainable production in every detail \u2013 even when delivering globally. You can find out more about our building and our philosophy on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/en\/about-benkert-baenke\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">About Us page<\/a><br>     <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why stainless steel is the ideal choice for durable street furniture and planters<\/h3>\n\n<p>Stainless steel possesses a range of inherent properties that make it an exceptionally reliable material for long-term use in outdoor settings. Its unique composition ensures that it is highly resistant to the elements \u2013 whether <strong>extreme heat, frost, intense UV radiation or changing weather conditions.<\/strong> This durability is a key advantage, particularly in public spaces where furniture is subjected to daily wear and tear.<br>  <\/p>\n\n<p>Another advantage is that stainless steel requires very<strong> little maintenance.<\/strong> As it is naturally corrosion-resistant, it retains its attractive appearance and functionality even when left untreated. This significantly reduces the amount of maintenance required and provides long-term planning certainty.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Furthermore, stainless steel is particularly well suited to environments where safety and durability are <strong>key considerations: it is easy to clean, resistant to vandalism<\/strong> and retains its quality <strong>even with intensive daily use.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>A key factor in its sustainability is that it is <strong>fully recyclable.<\/strong> Stainless steel can be reused indefinitely without any loss of material quality. This makes it ideal for projects where environmental responsibility and durability are key priorities.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stainless steel: a sustainable and future-proof choice<\/h3>\n\n<p>Stainless steel combines durability, design flexibility and resource efficiency \u2013 making it an ideal material for high-quality street furniture and planters. At our company premises in the eco-village of Altershausen, where sustainability is embodied in the very architecture of the building, we manufacture products that will function reliably and bring joy for many years to come. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7e5eed elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c7e5eed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pulverbeschichtung-Edelstahl-Parkbank.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pulverbeschichtung-Edelstahl-Parkbank-768x261.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pulverbeschichtung-Edelstahl-Parkbank-576x196.jpg.webp 576w, https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pulverbeschichtung-Edelstahl-Parkbank-880x299.jpg.webp 880w, https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pulverbeschichtung-Edelstahl-Parkbank-150x51.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pulverbeschichtung-Edelstahl-Parkbank.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-29168 webpexpress-processed\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pulverbeschichtung-Edelstahl-Parkbank.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pulverbeschichtung-Edelstahl-Parkbank-768x261.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pulverbeschichtung-Edelstahl-Parkbank-576x196.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pulverbeschichtung-Edelstahl-Parkbank-880x299.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/wpbenkert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pulverbeschichtung-Edelstahl-Parkbank-150x51.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/picture>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4624791 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4624791\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The combination of <strong>rural roots, modern production, international reach and high-quality stainless steel <\/strong>creates solutions that are durable, environmentally sound and versatile in design. Choosing stainless steel means opting for a material that is well-suited to the future of urban spaces \u2013 robust, low-maintenance and sustainable. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89d8f35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"89d8f35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/en\/order-product-catalog\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-file-invoice-dollar\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Request prices<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sustainability is no longer just a trend \u2013 it has become a central guiding principle of modern urban and open-space planning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":29169,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1462],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29204","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-values"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29204","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29204"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29204\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29206,"href":"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29204\/revisions\/29206"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29204"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29204"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.benkert.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29204"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}