
It is nice that production ecology pays more and more attention. This is a case of ordinary cardboard. I would not say that the apartment would look very aesthetically pleasing, but cheap, conditionally safe and practical. Saved steel, aluminum, plastic, electricity.
All necessary interface connectors can be cut through yourself.
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As for fire hazard, they suggest not to worry: the cardboard ignition temperature is from 258 ° , and the melting point of plastic is + 120 ° . In this statement, of course, there is some speculation: when a spark occurs, the cardboard will safely light up, and plastic is unlikely. But the cardboard can be treated with something non-flammable and non-toxic.
In general, the idea seems interesting. Let's see if the invention goes into mass production or will be pushed by manufacturers of metal cases.
Source: iXBT.com