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If you grew up in Cyprus, you already know we have two things in abundance: sunshine and olive pits. Normally those pits get burned, tossed out or forgotten in some corner of a press. But a small Cypriot startup, Pit2Table, looked at that mountain of waste and basically said, “Hold on… we can do better.”
And they did.
Instead of letting all that organic waste go to, well, waste, they’re turning olive pits into sleek, durable, plastic-free “bio-boards” that end up as tabletops, countertops, and fancy interior surfaces. They’re sturdy, they look great, and the best part? They’re made right here on the island from over 60% agricultural waste.
Think of it as Cyprus taking something we usually throw away and turning it into something you’d proudly put in your living room.
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The team says the whole idea started with a simple thought: why keep cutting down trees or importing plastic panels when we’re literally sitting on tons of unused material? Their “pit-board” now replaces exactly those wood and plastic panels, meaning fewer emissions, less deforestation, and a cleaner, smarter way to design.
“It looks like a premium tabletop, but it started as waste,” the founders like to say. “And honestly, that’s the magic.”
But here’s what makes this story feel even more Cypriot: Pit2Table didn’t just want to build an eco-friendly product. They wanted to make it "our" product. Their workshops and supply chains involve people from both sides of the island, with Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots working side by side. Men, women, everyone has a place at the table. One of their core ideas is literally called “Diversity is the spice of life,” and they mean it.
So yes, this is sustainable design. Yes, it’s clever and innovative. But it’s also a quiet reminder that Cyprus can lead with creativity, and even waste can bring us together.
