What Stickbulb Is All About
Stickbulb enters the market with a fresh focus on modern lighting crafted from salvaged wood. This isn’t just about illumination; it’s about blending precious spots of light with rich wood grain to create something truly special. Their newest modular system, the PILLAR COLLECTION, showcases this perfectly. It’s lighting that’s not only functional but also a piece of art, designed with sustainability and style in mind.
The Main Benefit: Sustainable and Stylish Lighting
Here’s what makes Stickbulb stand out:
- TREELINE delivers up to 1800 lumens per foot from a salvaged wood enclosure — powerful and beautiful.
- It’s the first consumer product made from fallen trees in NYC’s urban forest.
- Since 2020, Stickbulb has teamed up with Climate Neutral to track, reduce, and offset emissions.
- Using salvaged materials, local vendors, and modular flat-pack designs helps shrink their overall footprint.
- Became a B Corp in 2022 to set goals, eliminate blind spots, and build a community focused on doing good.
Where the Wood Comes From
Stickbulb constructs its light fixtures using wood sourced from locally demolished buildings, dismantled water towers, and fallen trees — often just a mile or two from their studio. This local sourcing isn’t just eco-friendly; it’s a way to keep the city’s history alive in every piece. New York City alone is believed to house more than 14 million cubic meters of old-growth timber, making it the largest repository of this precious material in the country.
The Scale of Wood Waste in NYC
Every year, around 1,000 buildings in New York City that were built with old-growth wood are demolished or gutted for renovation. On average, each building contains about 14 cubic meters of wood. That adds up to roughly 14,000 cubic meters of old-growth wood removed annually. Most of this wood ends up in landfills, where it decomposes and releases carbon dioxide, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Stickbulb’s approach helps divert this valuable resource from waste, turning it into something beautiful and useful instead.
Introducing the BRANCHING BOUGH Collection
Meet BRANCHING BOUGH — a sleek blend of wood and metal that forms dynamic silhouettes reminiscent of tree branches. This collection comes in three sizes: little, middle, and big, offering versatile options for different spaces. Stickbulb’s lighting emits a natural glow, bringing the warmth of wood into homes and shared spaces worldwide. It’s lighting that feels alive, connecting people to nature even in urban settings.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy — through energy-efficient LED lighting.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities — by using local salvaged materials and reducing waste.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production — promoting reuse of old-growth wood.
- SDG 13: Climate Action — tracking and offsetting emissions with Climate Neutral.
- SDG 15: Life on Land — preserving urban forests by repurposing fallen trees.
Why Stickbulb’s Approach Matters
Stickbulb isn’t just about making lights; it’s about making a difference. By merging modern design with reclaimed wood, they create products that tell a story — of sustainability, community, and innovation. Their commitment to being a B Corp reflects a deeper mission: to do good through actions, not just words. In a world where so much ends up as waste, Stickbulb shines a light on what’s possible when creativity meets responsibility.
