A TOOTHBRUSH WITH REPLACEABLE MINIATURE BRISTLE-HEADS |
It’s scary to think that the toothbrushes we’ve used in our lives are still somewhere on the planet. Paris-based Alexandre Touguet has designed a toothbrush that allows you to replace the small, capsule-shaped unit that holds the bristles, so you can reuse the body of the toothbrush again and again. |
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A PLASTIC FREE ALTERNATIVE TO CARRYING YOUR ORANGES |
Eco-conscious memes have sarcastically criticised fruit packaging with comments such as, ‘if only a banana had a protective layer’ or ‘why has nature not provided these segments of orange with natural packaging’, we agree that wrapping fruit in a plastic layer to ease carrying it is unnecessary. Although, it can be tricky to carry many oranges at once so thankfully VitaPack has created a plastic-free alternative. |
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SOLAR POWERED PHONE CHARGERS |
We all have days when our mobile phone battery runs out and we’re left in the lurch. What if you could charge your phone using the reliable energy of the sun? This portable and compact design allows you to do just that. Attach the device to a window and watch the life come back into your phone. |
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PLASTIC FREE SHAMPOO |
Palm oil, sulfates and plastic free, is the future of haircare. Leading the way in this design, HiBAR claims its shampoo and conditioner bars will deliver salon quality hair just without the unnecessary packaging. They claim they’ve taken the water out the lathering formula as you can get the water from the shower! |
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YOGA MATS MADE FROM RETIRED WETSUITS |
Suga's yoga mat is made using recycled neoprene wetsuits. Wetsuits that are no longer fit for protection from the waves can have another life and aid you to relax into the perfect Downward Dog. |
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SOAP BOTTLES THAT BECOME SOAP ONCE YOU’VE USED THEM |
Soapack bottles will melt away once they are no longer a use to you. This really does take the term zero-waste seriously. To make the product, a vegetable oil-based soap is dyed using plants, minerals and flowers. This is moulded and a layer of beeswax keeps the bottles waterproof before all the soap has been used. The bottles will dispose of themselves when in contact with water or when they’re empty. |
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LAMPS MADE FROM RECYCLED WOOD |
The French design company Hurlu has created an aesthetically pleasing collection of lighting from scrap wood. The reclaimed wood is then transformed, by hand, to become a serene feat in eco-design. |
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CORK DESIGN PIECES FOR THE HOME |
Melanie Abrantes uses sustainable cork that is a bi-product of the wine industry to create stylish home furnishings. The pieces are made using traditional techniques and the design is ecologically sustainable. Interestingly, cork is naturally antibacterial and will act like a natural drainage system so it’s ideal for those beloved house plants! |
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