| Materials and items | Natural resources used |
|---|---|
| Timber (for the main structure) | Solid wood from trees |
| MDF (for backing and drawer bases) | Wood fibres from trees Gases and chemicals (formaldehyde glue) |
| Drawer handles (steel) | Iron ore and other mineral additives |
| Drawer runners (steel and plastic) | Iron ore and other mineral additives (steel) Petroleum (plastic) |
| Staples (steel) | Iron ore and other mineral additives |
| PVA glue | Crude oil and chemical additives |