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Way Basics Rectangle Plus Eco-Friendly Modern 2-Shelf Storage Unit, White
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You will love how quickly and easily you can put this streamlined shelving together. Then You will love how much you can store on its two ample tiers. Lightweight enough to easily move from room to room, sturdy and ample enough to store your largest, glossiest coffee table books. We have been using ours to keep our precious collection of vinyl records in (alphabetized, of course). Need a bookshelf in the living room? A bedside table in the bedroom? A toy cubby in the children room? And that¿s just a start. Who knew that limitless possibilities live inside this oh-so-basic storage unit? You can use it as a low-profile bedside table, there is plenty of room to store all those magazines and novels you are going to get to soon. A pair would look great on either side of the couch with a set of matching lamps. We cannot wait to hear what You will do with it. If you need simple, basic furniture that is practical and versatile, Way Basics is for you. This eco-modern storage Double Rectangle Plus is made from our zBoards, a recycled paperboard that takes nothing from our environment, weighs 62% lighter than particle, but just as strong. In our packages, you will not find mysterious collections of screws and nails, or complicated diagrams and instructions. that is because you can put our unique zBoards together without tools or hardware. Super-strong 3M brand adhesive strips let you fit the pieces neatly together. Just peel, stick and you are done. The surface is water resistant and easy to clean with a damp cloth. Measures 11.34 inches long by 22.83 inches wide by 30.39 inches high. From the Manufacturer Way Basics : Your Easy Eco and Non-toxic Modular Storage Solution We believe we’ve invented the simplest, most ingenious furniture ever. Ultra-easy to put together, sustainably made and completely recyclable, it’s made from environmentally sound building blocks we call zBoards; that’ll inspire your creativity with playful possibilities. And when you buy Way Basics furniture, you’re helping improve the world in other ways, too. We work with furniture banks around the country to help those families in desperate need -- victims of natural disasters who’ve lost everything they owned, women and children escaping from domestic violence, working families below the poverty line, and others requiring a hand up — not a handout. We’re founding members of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, a coalition united to promote environmentally healthy practices in the industry, and to help consumers identify good furniture choices. We are also proud to announce that in 2008, Way Basics went zero via the Conservation Fund’s “Go Zero Program.” This means that we offset our company carbon emissions by planting trees at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge! To learn more visit the Conservation Fund. zBoard: Save Money and Trees It took us 10 years to perfect the ingenious building-block zBoards at the heart of our business. Our patented, environmentally sound manufacturing process turns post-consumer recycled paper into superbly strong boards that weigh 62% less than particle board. zBoards are just as solid and structurally sound as any engineered-wood furniture, yet they’re made from one of the simplest materials ever – paper. We designed these marvelous building boards to be versatile and easy to assemble, and came up with a new way to put the pieces together. Strategically placed super-strong adhesive strip is the answer – all you do is peel off the protective covering, stick the blocks together, and you’re done. If you’re creating your own design with zBoards, you can also use screws or hardware if you like. zBoards are water-resistant and easy to clean. They come in different colors and both light and dark wood-grain designs, so you have options to fit your decor. They’re also available in white, which makes a perfect canvas for your own imagination. The World's Easiest Assembly In our packages, you won’t find mysterious collections of screws and nails, or complicated diagrams and instructions. That’s because you can put our unique zBoards together without tools or hardware. Super-strong 3M brand adhesive strips let you fit the pieces neatly together. Just peel, stick and you’re done. Honest. See the assembly videos on our website. You can buy our thoughtfully designed step-by-step furniture kits. And because they’re so easy to assemble and so versatile, you can also mix and match zBoards to fulfill your furniture fantasies. Since Way Basics products are modular, it’s easy to add on to your creation if you need more storage or want to use it for a different purpose. Then paint, wallpaper, or embellish them any way you like as well. (Kids love to decorate their own Way Basics stuff.) That’s something you definitely don’t get with most assembly-required furniture.

They're Talking About Us

You may have seen Way Basics discussed on your favorite television morning show, your newspaper, or seen a review on a popular website. Our revolutionary easy eco modular furniture is making waves and has been seen on: MSNBC, ABC, Kids Today, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Daily Candy, Apartment Therapy to name a few.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What do I do with the backer board that came with my furniture?
A:When you’re done assembling your Way Basics furniture piece, place the backer board at the rear of your furniture. This sturdy paper board is the essential framing piece that holds it all together. It’s designed to adhere neatly, stabilize your furniture and create a finished look.

Q: How can I customize my Way Basics Furniture?
A: The possibilities are endless! We designed our modular building blocks to inspire creativity and possibility. Here are a few ideas:

• zBoard dividers are available to create organization and playful possibilities.
• Stack different bookshelves in different colors next to each other to create you own design.
• Add stickers!
• Mix and match zBoards of different hues to add a charge of color to any room.
• Build a multi-colored bookshelf or insert multiple zBoard dividers for a great look.
• Rest a horizontal zBoard on top of any two of our lower pre-configured pieces and voila! You’ve got a table or desk.
• Get fancy and spice it up with casters or wheels to make your furniture mobile. (you will need a screwdriver to affix casters)
• Visit the Design Gallery on waybasics.com for more ideas!

Q: Made from paper...is it strong? How much weight can zBoards hold?
A: It’s very strong indeed! zBoards are constructed through our patented process and are made from multiple, overlapping layers of paperboard and corrugated paper that combine to withstand tremendous pressure. We like to describe the zBoard as carbon fiber of paper. For instance, our founder weighs 195 pounds and when he stands on our Cube it can easily bear his weight.

zBoards are just as strong as common particle board constructed furniture. Our furniture is designed for use in common storage, home, and work purposes. With Way Basics furniture, you can easily add a divider/support zBoard and hold up to 100 pounds per shelf for your really big and heavy things. We recommend adding divider/support zBoards starting from the lowest shelf to support the heaving books or objects above.

Q: Is your packaging recycled too?
A: Yes, even our packaging is recycled. We use materials made from 90% post-consumer waste. Since packaging is just to safely transport and protect your furniture, we’d rather keep it basic, recycled, and completely recyclable to ease the load on our environment. Please reuse or recycle your packaging when you’re done with it, too. Thanks!

Q: How strong is the double-sided adhesive tape?
A: Very, very strong. We use only 3M industrial-strength heavy-duty adhesive tape on our products. To take full advantage of all that sticking power and get optimum adhesion, make sure your bonding adhesive surfaces are clean, dry, and properly joined. It works best if you put together your furniture in a room that’s between 70° F to 100° F (21° C to 38° C). This super-tape’s bonds get stronger during the first 24 hours so we recommend that you let your furniture sit in place for the first day.

Q: Are zBoards water resistant?
A: Yes, the exterior layers of the board are treated with a water resistant material just like other finished wood veneers. If water gets on the zBoard surface, it will dry (though of course it’s best if you wipe it up like all spills). You’ll want to keep water away from the furniture’s edges and corners where it’s a little more vulnerable to moisture. Again, we hate to sound like your mom, but if water spills, just wipe it up!

Q: Does Way Basics furniture off-gas?
A: No, Way Basics furniture does not "off-gas". Off-gasing occurs in the manufacturing process of particle poard and MDF in which various types of formaldehyde are used. There is no formaldehyde in our products. Have no fear, our products don't pass gas!

Q: What are the differences between zBoards, particleboard, plywood, solid wood, and MDF?
A: zBoards are made almost entirely (99%) from post-consumer recycled paper, and do not consume additional natural resources like trees and the enormous amounts of water needed to make virgin paper. While very strong, paper zBoards are made from the lightest form of wood byproduct.

Particleboard is made from wood particles (like wood chips, sawmill shavings, or sawdust), which is bound together with synthetic resin or other materials, then pressed and extruded. It is fairly heavy.

Plywood is engineered from thin sheets of wood veneer in layers that are glued together. It’s fairly heavy and expensive. It also means that trees must be chopped down to harvest the wood.

Solid wood is made directly from lumber, which means chopping down thousands of trees and continuing the deforestation of large areas of our planet. Solid wood furniture is heavy and generally very expensive.

MDF stands for medium density fiberboard, a variety of particleboard. It’s made by breaking down softwood into small wood fibers and particles that are then bound together with wax and resin. The panels are formed by applying high temperature and pressure. This manufacturing process uses lots of energy resources and puts contaminants into the environment.

Product Details

• Classic 2-shelf storage unit offers multiple decor and furnishing options
• Made of durable, recycled paperboard; responsibly sustainable design
• Less than half the weight of particle board, pressed wood, or plywood furniture
• Easy to assemble with no tools required; water resistant; backer board included
• Measures 11-1/3 by 22-4/5 by 30-2/5 inches

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Customer Reviews

Amazing, easy, & eco-friendly!

Review Date: April 24, 2009

Reviewer: JSyv, Texas

I will be going away to college soon and I was looking for some simple but attractive shelving options. These are it! Assembly was VERY easy and it took me less than fifteen minutes to put it together. They seem sturdy as they can hold up to my massive manga and book collections. I plan on ordering more of these. One of the nicest features is that you can choose and build these shelves to fit in the space that you need to fill. They are easy to customize by putting them together to suit your taste. The different color choices are great too! I highly recommend these shelves. They look great, they are easy and fast to put together, they are reasonably priced, they are sturdy, and they help the environment. What more could a person ask for?

So Simple yet Works!

Review Date: January 7, 2010

Reviewer: Just Me in MI, Portage, MI

I purchased the white double rectangle for my bathroom. We are trying to economically remodel a house we purchased a few months ago that is in need of serious updating. The bathroom basically needed shelving or cabinetry that would be about 6 or 7 foot long, by about 3 foot high. But, it couldn't be more than about 12" deep (narrow bathroom!) So my choices were quite limited. I was looking at bookshelves turned sideways, just building shelves, etc. Then I found Way Basics. I did the math, and determined that 3 of the double rectangles would fit absolutely perfectly - almost a custom fit! But I wasn't sure about the quality, so I figured I'd order one, if it wasn't as great as I hoped, I'd just stick it in one of the kids' rooms or somewhere else. Much to my surprise, it was exactly perfect. It went together in just a few minutes. It weighs next to nothing. No tools. Just peel the tape and stick the sides together. It really is that easy. As soon as I get my next paycheck, I'll be ordering the other two to match this one, and my bathroom shelving will be complete! None of my boards were marred or damaged in any way, and all were straight (they are flush with the wall at least, so if they are warped, so is my wall - though I am not saying that is impossible.)

Awesome Eco-Friendly Shelves

Review Date: March 16, 2010

Reviewer: Jen,

We were looking for eco-friendly, cute shelves for our home and these are perfect! They are reasonably priced and easy to put together. Check out all of their other designs - we have a bunch of these sets now and love them all!

Fit my needs perfectly

Review Date: June 22, 2010

Reviewer: Robert S., Half Moon Bay, CA

You get what you pay for and in this case I got exactly what I expected, and I am happy! The other reviews were helpful in setting my expectations, and if you know what you are getting then you should be happy with this piece. It cheap, its not fancy and I would not put it on display but it is perfect as an inexpensive case that was unbelievably easy to assemble. I used it in the kitchen dinning area, so I could move all our cookbooks off of an exterior over-hanging picture window (worried about the weight). Its holding up great!

Savvy Design

Review Date: June 3, 2009

Reviewer: Midwest Mommy, Midwest, USA

I purchased this shelf to be used in my home Montessori preschool. I decided to buy this over a traditional hardwood shelf because it was less expensive and made of recycled material...and looked super easy to put together from the handy video supplied by the company. When I opened the box I was amazed at how light each piece was! It took me less than 5 minutes to fully assemble the shelf (minus the backboard which I decided against using). It seems sturdy and it's easy to move around since it's light weight. I ordered the Cedar color and it looks quite natural- it matches our laminate flooring perfectly. The design appears much more sleek and clean than a particle board bookcase because it doesn't have holes and pegs for shelf height adjusting (Way Basics shelves are stationary). For Montessori purposes the top shelf is a little too tall for my almost 3-year old to clearly view the items placed on the shelf- but he'll grow up to it eventually. My only complaint is that all three long boards came cut open at one corner with a few small dents in the boards. I placed each cut corners toward the back during assembly, so they aren't visible except for the very top board. The damage was probably due to shipping, but maybe Way Basics could find a way to package their products more securely, yet still sustainably. The slight damage didn't bother me, because I have a "whatev" attitude about most things- but if you're looking for a perfect product be wary that yours could come damaged too (although you CAN return damaged products to Amazon for free). Also, I would be more likely to recommend to others and purchase additional shelving units if they were priced closer to $30 or less. But bravo to Way Basics for creating a useful, streamlined, sustainable product!