Are we ready to change our habits, and reuse one really good bottle, instead of throwing away tons of plastic? The Chilly’s Bottle is a reusable bottle that can keep your water ice cold for up to 24 hours. Chilly’s mission is to accelerate the adoption and everyday use of reusable products. They aim to do this through “creating products with the perfect balance of distinctive style and unrivalled performance.”

By Kristina de Verdier on 6 December, 2016 In bottle, Design, packaging, reuse, sustainable, water

The industrial designers Thilo Brunner and  Joerg Mettler (Brunner Mettler), were asked to create a thermos-version of the iconic Sigg bottle. In an article in Frame, Brunner explains “It’s a family of sturdy thermoses, they belong to a category of physical products that won’t be replaced by immaterial ones: products used for food and drinks. They look very simple and inconspicuous, despite the high-tech complexity that went into their development. The bottles are democratic in price and readily available. They restrict the overuse of PET bottles.” He explains the design intent: “Because of the iconic design of the original bottle, it was clear from the outset that we wouldn’t be starting with a clean slate. Our job was more about treating the old guy with respect, while giving him a more contemporary appearance. We knew the market demanded a larger opening, and we had to incorporate insulation. The double-walled construction considerably increases the total volume of the bottle, but it holds the same amount of liquid. The goal was to make a sleek form despite the extra volume. To make the shapes as fluid as possible, we used splines to draw the bottles. To get the desired curves and balanced proportions, we constantly changed splines, often fighting for tenths of millimetres to achieve a pleasing overall look.”

By Kristina de Verdier on 31 August, 2015 In Industrial Design, metal, packaging, reuse, sustainable, thermos

Re-used jars, via La Factoria Plastica. Make your own, or buy here. Thanks Chantal Harb for spotting it

By Kristina de Verdier on 7 May, 2012 In Design, glass, jars, lamp, luminaire, marmelade, package, packaging, Re-use, reuse, sustainable

Ceramica Meridiano makes ceramic packaging made of clay; a natural material, abundant and non-polluting. In addition air emissions during its manufacture follow the current legislation. They also have a variety of locking systems available. For exclusive cheese, butter or other tasty products. Ideally this package is being reused – and as opposed to many other 2nd life products I really see the potential here; an espresso cup, serve snacks or keep dried berries in.

By Kristina de Verdier on 15 March, 2011 In butter, ceramics, cermer, cheese, Food, packaging, Re-use, reuse, sustainable

Athanasios Babalis’ amazing wine package which can be converted to a wine rack.

By Kristina de Verdier on 10 January, 2011 In package, rack, reuse, wine

Wonderful! After the first commercial application, the box can be turned on itself and thus be reused, by Sabrina Digregorio studio H-57 via Packaging UQAM

By Kristina de Verdier on 20 December, 2010 In box, Cardboard, fold, Paper, Re-use, reuse

It took four months to sail a boat made of discarded plastic bottles from San Francisco to Australia. The catamaran was built with 12,500 recycled plastic bottles and a fully recyclable plastic material called Seretex and held together with organic glue made from cashew-nut husks and sugarcane. The bottles were packed into the Plastiki’s pontoons in a pomegranate-like structure, giving the boat 68% of its buoyancy. Rothschild’s mission to change the public’s perception of plastic continues as his team brainstorms new ways to reuse the commonly discarded material in everything from surfboards to wind turbines. Every year people are throwing away tons of waste, that can actually be used as building material. Via Time who just rewarded the 50 best inventions of 2010.

By Kristina de Verdier on 17 November, 2010 In 2nd life, Material, packaging, plastic bottle, Re-use, reuse, sail boat