Our unhealthy practices and way of living are truly harmful to the environment and have been slowly leading to its deterioration. And the world has been changing (for the worse) because of this. Hence, it is extremely important to live sustainably and consciously and to take care of the environment in 2024! Integrating sustainability into our day-to-day lives has become crucial. And we can do this in various ways. Designers and creators are coming up with sustainable alternatives for almost everything. Every product that is necessary and utilized by us in our everyday routine has an eco-friendly alternative to it. Replacing our usual mass-produced designs with these greener options will make a huge difference to the environment and Mother Earth. From a Saturn-inspired sustainable lamp to a bicycle seat made from cork– we’ve curated a whole collection of sustainable product designs to help you go green.
1. Briiv Pro
Dubbed the Briiv Pro, this eco-friendly purifier uses nature and technology to cleanse the indoor air in your home. The new Briiv Pro is more powerful than ever and is a ‘mini forest’ that purifies a 16 sq.m. room in about 21 minutes. This is supposed to be 6900% more effective than house plants!
Why is it noteworthy?
The fact that the Briiv Pro is 6900% more effective than house plants is truly amazing for a purifier of this size. Besides being super functional, it also looks gorgeous, unlike the ugly appliances that get passed off as air purifiers these days.
What we like
- Utilizes a layered trifecta of moss, coconut fiber, and a silk nanofiber matrix with activated carbon
- Works a whisper-soft noise level
- Equipped with an AI-based sensor
What we dislike
2. Kreis Cup
Meet the Kreis Cup – a sustainable and durable coffee cup designed to enhance and improve your coffee-drinking experience. The Kreis Cup is available in a cup and travel-mug style!
Why is it noteworthy?
The Kreis Cup is heat resistant and designed to keep your coffee hot longer. It is ultimately biodegradable, and a better alternative than the plastic-based to-go mugs, and breakable ceramic mugs.
What we like
- Made from spent coffee grounds
- You can smell the faint unmistakable scent of coffee from it!
What we dislike
- There is currently no scope for personalization, which can be inconvenient for users
3. FR-1 Bike Saddle
Dubbed the FR-1 Bike Saddle, this innovative bike saddle is made from reconstituted cork and grade 5 titanium. The designers did away with the usual three plastic layers of the bike saddle and replaced it with a single piece of cork.
Why is it noteworthy?
This cork has all the properties of those plastic layers – structural rigidity, weather resistance, and foam comfort. They will also introduce various variants with different grades of cork.
What we like
- Has the structural perks of plastic, but the sustainability benefits of FR-1 Bike Saddle
What we dislike
- You need 2 weeks for the cork to soften and break down
4. PLANETCARE 2.0
The PLANETCARE 2.0 is a microfiber filter attachment for your washing machine. 35% of the ocean’s microplastic problem comes from the washing machine since it is mostly a blend of synthetic fibers that mix with the water, and end up in the ocean.
Why is it noteworthy?
The PLANETCARE 2.0 is a handy and practical filter that can be snapped onto the side of your washing machine. It filters all the water the machine drains out after a cycle! It is the water equivalent of you sorting out your trash.
What we like
- Can be niftily attached to your washing machine
- It catches all the microplastics from the machine’s drain water
What we dislike
- You may need to change/adjust the position of the filter to ensure adequate water pressure
5. Dissolving Bottle Shampoo
The Dissolving Bottle shampoo bars are not just practical solutions, but also symbols of commitment to a future that is sustainable and plastic-free. As users lather up and wet the Dissolving Bottle, it slowly diminishes in size until it finally disappears!
Why is it noteworthy?
The Dissolving Bottle is an innovative and unique solution that completely eradicates the need for traditional toiletry containers, providing us with a convenient and eco-friendly solution for daily hygiene routines.
What we like
- Has the familiar shape of a typical shampoo container, making the transition an easy one
What we dislike
- Requires careful handling, as exposure to water could result in premature dissolution
6. Packioli
A Turkish designer was able to come up with soap packaging called Packioli that is both hygienic and non-plastic and therefore more eco-friendly. One thing missing from most similar products is convenience and she was able to add it to this as well.
Why is it noteworthy?
She used artichoke leaves and combined them with peapod bioplastics to create packaging that commercial soap brands can use if they want to be more eco-conscious in creating their products.
What we like
- It not only solves getting rid of plastic for soaps but also helps get rid of artichoke waste, which is around 80% of the actual vegetable
What we dislike
- The look of the packaging is not similar to what we’re used to, with the labels and other colorful decorations, so may not be preferred by everyone
7. Memory Capsule
Named the Memory Capsule, this unique concept for a design challenge with Samsung looks like a regular USB flash drive on the surface but is in fact made from eco-friendly materials from old electronic devices.
Why is it noteworthy?
The packaging of this USB flash drive is made using recycled pulp, while the entire body of the flash drive is made using metals and plastics recycled from actual smartphones. The cap of the thumb drive is made using recycled polycarbonate which comes from discarded fishing nets.
What we like
- Let’s you get rid of your old devices in an upcyclable way, while also retaining precious memories from your old device
What we dislike
- We’re unsure if the data will be saved in the kiosk
8. Earth Rated Products
Canadian dog brand Earth Rated has collaborated with design agency Layer to embark on a journey of rebranding, they’ve created a simple and clean rebranding that focuses on recycling and natural products and have introduced an interesting range of sustainable dog toys.
Why is it noteworthy?
The dog toys feature joyful geometric forms and textured surfaces that invite interaction, building an intuitive user experience for both pets and owners. The toys are made using recycled and recyclable materials, compostable and post-consumer recycled plastics, and natural rubber.
What we like
- Eco-friendly and fun products for your doggo, providing an intuitive experience for you as well
What we dislike
9. Oakwood MagSafe Collection
The Oakwood MagSafe collection utilizes the Apple MagSafe chargers to provide actual charging function and good-looking aesthetics as well. What they offer, instead, are solid and multi-functional bases that not only keep your iPhone or Apple Watch in place but also add some life to your desk.
Why is it noteworthy?
With a mix of wood and matte aluminum materials, these stands and mounts look handsome on any motif you might have going for your desk, providing eye-catching ornaments without being distracting.
What we like
- The MagSafe charger they hold can be removed and used as normal
- Prevents more e-waste in the long run
What we dislike
- None of the accessories come with an Apple MagSafe charger
10. Saturno Lamp
This unique spherical lamp is heavily inspired by the planet Saturn and its beautiful rings. It borrows ideas from the planet’s morphology to build something fun, unique, and sustainable.
Why is it noteworthy?
The SATURNO lamp is actually made of three disc-shaped parts that connect without the use of any glue or screws. There are cutouts instead that allow the parts to be inserted into each other at perpendicular angles. Two are made from walnut wood, while the third is made from resin, which could be any sustainable kind.
What we like
- The LEDs can be controlled to showcase different colors and intensities
- A versatile lighting fixture that gives a glimpse of the heavens right inside your home
What we dislike
- The lamp won’t stand with its horizontal light mimicking the light scattered by Saturn’s rings unless it is provided with some support