GREEN PRODUCT AWARD 2015 - WINNERS

GREEN PRODUCT AWARD 2015 -WINNERS

Following the success of the first Green Product Award, the competitors raised the bar even further this year. With 400 entries from 21 different countries new green hopefuls followed our call to submit their inspiring green products and concepts.

We are proud to announce 22 Winners (Professionals and Newcomers) in 11 Categories and one Public Award Winner.

From ground-breaking concepts and inventions to buzz worthy upgrades with profound implications, this is sustainable innovation at its best. The Green Product Book No. 2 includes a selection of an outstanding product range from eleven categories.

The competition is aimed at product and industrial designers, manufacturing companies, design studios and institutions, research institutions, universities and students. It highlights products and concepts whose design, innovation and sustainability make a significant contribution to a greener future.

In addition to the awards themselves, the competition also offers contestants the opportunity to brainstorm, collaborate and network with their peers while taking advantage of a wide range of media platforms designed to raise market awareness of their products.

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May 2015

1/13

WINNER Category RESEARCH

Professional Newcomer

Case-StudyMO Cases -Suitcases made of vulcanised fibreCompany: MO Cases UG & Co. KG Website: www.mo-cases.com

In our mission to create a suitcase that lasts a lifetime, we uncovered a “new” material with old roots: Vulcanised Fibre (VF), a 150-year-old natural material. Composed only of cellulose and sourced from industry leftovers and wood, VF is both recyclable and compostable. It’s lighter than aluminium, tougher than most thermoplastics and ages beautifully. A new 3D-printing method allows us to shape the material in inventive ways. We believe that the implications of this innovative material extend far beyond our suitcase, and hopefully inspires the creation of many new, sustainable products in the years to come. Germany

2/13

ProductDATA BASED DESIGN CONSULTING -All-in-one material, technology and resource databaseCompany: Designworks, A BMW Group CompanyDesigner: Designworks, A BMW Group CompanyWebsite: http://www.bmwgroupdesignworks.com/

Global creative consulting firm Designworks has answered the industry call for an all-in-one database encompassing material and technology information as well as sustainability and business resources. By offering measurable benchmarks for creativity and sustainability, the database empowers designers to make responsible, informed decisions during the development process. With Designworks’s database, the information – such as verified data imports or cost and availability checks – and inspiration designers need to develop their products from start to finish is now just a click away.

Germany

WINNER Category OFFICE


Case StudySpray the cup - Cup-saving water dispenserDesigners: Soroush Vahidian Kamyar & Navid Vahidian Kamyar Website: http://www.coroflot.com/Vdesign

Disposable cups add up. Spray the cup enables multiple uses of the same cup. After someone uses a cup, they need simply return it to the dispenser. The next user presses the “spray” button to initiate a nano-coating process. The spray nozzles are directed at both the inside and outside of the cup, creating a 5-micron-thick layer of protection. This prevents the transfer of bacteria and germs from one user to the next. This cycle can be repeated up to 200 times, resulting in 15 times less plastic cup consumption.

Iran

ProductAcoustic Greenwall 2.0 - Sustainable acoustic absorption wall systemCompany: Akustik FabrikDesign: Jeroen BestemanWebsite: www.akustik-fabrik.de

Today, the acoustics absorption market is overflowing with cold, technical products made of non-sustainable materials. As an alternative, we designed the Greenwall 2.0, a sustainable and modular moss wall which combines proven acoustic absorption technology with natural aesthetics. Its innovation lies in its combination of natural elements and effectiveness as well as the ease with which it can be mounted on multiple surfaces. Greenwall 2.0 is more than just a product, it’s an interior solution that turns every space into a naturally happy one. Netherlands

3/13

WINNER Category KIDS


ProductBioblo -Organic building blocksBrand: Bioblo Creators: Hannes Frech/Stefan Friedrich/Dietmar Kreil Website: bioblo.com

Who says building blocks always have to be more of the same old same old? Bioblos are organic building blocks made from 100% renewable resources. They‘re a new kind of construction brick ideal for playing, building and creative design that spark imagination in both the young and the young at heart. In contrast to traditional wooden blocks, Bioblos are made from a special organic compound (60% wood, 40% bioplastics) that allows for increased flexibility in design. The resulting block features a unique honeycomb design and comfortable feel. Most importantly, they have a great advantage over plastic: Bioblos are made from 100% renewable resources!

Austria

ProductCaravan Crib Raw - Fully sustainable wooden cribCompany: Kalon Studios Design/Designer: Kalon Studios Website: www.kalonstudios.com

Taking its inspiration from the storybook circus wagon, the Caravan Crib plays with classic form and contemporary, ultra-bold colours. Thoughtful consideration went into designing the Caravan Crib to meet the needs of modern-day parents: Safety (solid construction, stationary sides, conforms to the highest safety standards,100% visibility of your child from all sides), green design (fully-sustainable, made from the highest-quality, sustainably-harvested solid European Maple and 100% non-toxic and/or food safe materials + finishes), practicality (adjustable mattress height and toddler bed conversion), high-end aesthetics (modern form, contemporary and varied colour palette) and domestic production in the EU.

USA

4/13

WINNER Category LIFESTYLE


Case Studythis too shall pass -Innovative food packagingProducer/Brand/Company: Tomorrow Machine Design/Designer: Anna Glansen & Hanna Billqvist Website: http://tomorrowmachine.se Why is it that a milk carton takes several years to decompose naturally, yet milk goes sour after just a week? We challenged ourselves to come up with a new kind of product packaging that made use of the vast array of technology available today. The result was this too shall pass, a series of innovative food packaging wherein the containers have the same short life span as the foods they hold. The packaging and its contents work together symbiotically to create a sustainable solution for the near future.from 100% renewable resources!

Sweden

ProductMetro Datum Gangreserve -High-precision sustainable watchCompany: NOMOS Glashütte/SA Roland Schwertner KG Design/Designer: Berlinerblau GmbH / Mark Braun Website: www.nomos-glashuette.com

The latest model from German watchmaker NOMOS Glashütte, the “Metro” style combines exceptional technical precision with elegant, eye-catching design. The chic dial features the date, power reserve indicator and clear minute markers reminiscent of vintage precision instruments. The internal design is equally compelling; with hand-wound calibre DUW 4401 movement, the Metro comes equipped with the NOMOS “swing system”, a new in-house escapement. And with nearly 95% of production conducted in-house, NOMOS Glashütte is able to ensure shorter supply chains, efficient energy use, sustainably-sourced raw materials and local jobs. For the style, quality and eco-conscious consumer.

Germany

5/13

WINNER Category MOBILITY


ProductWooden ebike -Natural and sustainable wooden electrical bicycleCompany: aceteam Berlin Design/Designer: Matthias Broda Website:www.aceteam.de

The wooden ebike is an ambitious project from aceteam GmbH to create an electrical bicycle using environmentally-friendly manufacturing processes. In cooperation with faculty from the Wood Science and Technology department of Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNEE), they‘ve developed the first wooden ebike for production. In addition to being a natural material, wood also retains CO2, whereas metal production requires eight times more energy input, leading to increased CO2 emissions. As a result, the wooden ebike has a significantly lower carbon footprint than a standard bicycle. The wooden ebike‘s distinctive appearance is characterised by its wooden “fork” and eye-catching frame, which resembles the human eye. The first wooden ebike prototype debuted in 2014 to critical acclaim. It was nominated for the renowned iF product design award, among others, and was the recipient of this year’s Green Buddy Award for innovation. aceteam Berlin plans to introduce the wooden ebike to the marketplace in July 2015.

Germany

ProductCITRUS ConceptThree-wheel foldable kick-scooterProducer/Brand/Company: prototype (without licensee) Design/Designer: Peter Opsvik Website: www.opsvik.no

CITRUS is a three-wheel foldable kick-scooter that accompanies the user throughout the day, as it easily transforms from scooter to trolley cart. The product can be brought onto busses and trains, into shops or workplaces. It may also be fitted with a small motor. Challenged by the problems of urban transport and influenced by close interaction with public transportation, designer Peter Opsvik developed this smart, intermodal transport concept. CITRUS offers its user independence in navigating city traffic as a tri-scooter and transforms into a compact trolley cart via a one-grip movement. An electric drive works in combination with kick scooter functionality, offering a handy means of transportation that can be used by anyone, anywhere. As a trolley cart, CITRUS is allowed in indoor environments and therefore facilitates “Room-To-Room“ mobility. Since it can be brought into offices, restaurants, trains and other spaces, the user need not worry about parking or theft.

Norway

6/13

WINNER Category CONSUMER ELECTRONICS


ProductMapuguaquén - The Sound of the Earth Hand-thrown clay speakers made of black Portuguese soilProducer/Brand/Company: Documentary Design Design/Designer: Pablo Ocqueteau & Philine von Düszeln Website: www.documentarydesign.com

Mapuguaquén (Mapudungun for „the sound of the earth“) is a series of unique hand-thrown clay speakers that combines ancestral pottery tradition with wireless audio technology. Mapuguaquén speakers are made from clay on a potter‘s wheel, finished with terra sigillata and rounded with other natural materials such as olive wood and cork. They were conceptualised to safeguard the manufacturing tradition, respect local identity and work with regional resources, while simultaneously fulfilling the contemporary needs of an audiophile community. Additionally, this unconventional method of fabrication also helps sustain the environment, allowing us to rethink pottery as well as speakers.

Germany

ProductDTSE9 G2Ergonomic USB stickCompany: Kingston Technology Design: Arman Emami URL: http://www.kingston.com

This USB stick can be easily connected to objects such as key rings via a single large eyelet. Its shape is streamlined, the emphasis being on functionality and handling. The plug and case form a sleek, continuous line – a contrast to the shape of most USB sticks. The innovation of the stick lies in its ergonomic form. It adapts to the shape of the user‘s thumb and allows for intuitive handling, as the top and bottom are easily identifiable. The user, therefore, instantly plugs the USB stick in the right way.

Germany

7/13

WINNER Category CONSUMER GOODS


ProductTIO -Sustainable toothbrushProducer: TIO UG (haftungsbeschränkt) Designer: Benjamin Beck & Fabian Ghoshal Website: www.tiocare.com

Rethinking an everyday product and optimising its sustainability – this was the principal motivation behind the development of TIO, the innovative manual toothbrush. The resulting product demonstrates our concern for exceptional aesthetics and sustainable design without neglecting the fundamentals of proper dental care. Our use of bioplastics made from renewable resources along with intelligent product and packaging design ensures that our product reduces CO2 emissions and makes a positive long-term contribution toward saving valuable natural resources.

Germany

ProductHemp protein powder -Healthy and sustainable protein alternativeCompany: Feinstoff Vertriebs GmbH Web: www.feinstoff.net

Hemp protein is the healthy and sustainable alternative to animal proteins. As our global population increases, we must rethink what we consume on a daily basis. Hemp protein powder provides sustainable protein sustenance. It contains twice as much protein as beef and is very easy to digest. Packed with all 23 amino acids, it‘s the perfect protein for human consumption. Hemp is a resistant plant and doesn’t require pesticides to grow. In addition, since hemp sprouts quickly and absorbs carbon dioxide, it has a positive effect on global warming. Hemp protein is the eco-friendly alternative to meat protein.

Germany

8/13

WINNER Category FURNITURE


ProductArtichair -Biodegradable dining chair made of cardoon thistle and seedsCompany: Schaffenburg Design: Spyros Kizis Website: http://www.spyroskizis.com/

The cardoon, also known as the artichoke thistle, is a thistle-like plant native to the western and central Mediterranean region, where it was domesticated in ancient times. With this project, we‘ve developed a new, 100%-biodegradable eco-material and explored possible applications for it within product design. A lounge chair and dining chair were designed to demonstrate the potential of the material for use within the furniture industry. Since the material biodegrades upon disposal, and cardoon seeds compose part of its makeup, it‘s possible that a new cardoon plant will one day grow wherever the products are buried at the end of their useful life.

UK

ProductSofa Livia„Organic design“ sofa made exclusively from natural materialsProducer: Grüne Erde Design: Polka Designstudio Website: www.grueneerde.com

The Sofa Livia is characterised by its graceful silhouette and flowing contours inspired by shapes in nature. What makes Livia so special, however, is that it is also made exclusively from natural materials. The solid frame is composed of high-quality European beech, then meticulously hand-upholstered using breathable, flexible materials, such as pure wool, coco latex and natural latex. The upholstery is then carefully covered with fabric and sewn in place stitch-by-stitch. Simply put, the Livia sofa represents “organic design” in its purest form. Austria

9/13

WINNER Category HOME ACCESSOIRES


ProductAlma -Wooden lamp with multiple usesCOMPANY: INNOLUX DESIGN: MEERI SÄRKKÄ WEBSITE: www.innolux.fi/en/ Alma‘s versatility is an endless surprise: It can be hung on the ceiling, set on a desk or mounted on the wall. This concept of mutability served as the starting point for its design and extends its usability lifespan, as users may reposition the lamp based on their current needs. The carrying handle emphasises the lamp‘s mobility and serves as a hook for hanging. Alma is made of moulded Finnish birch veneer and finished with beautiful ash. Its name is inspired by its shape, which resembles a bag („Kassi-Alma“ is Finnish for „bag lady“).

Finland

Product8pandas Series1 -Sustainable dishes made of bambooCompany: 8pandas Deutschland c/o brandpartner GmbH Website: www.8pandas.com 8pandas manufactures its products exclusively using environmentally-friendly practices and materials; everything is 100% natural and made from two renewable, biodegradable resources: bamboo and corn starch. This promising new material is an ideal alternative to plastic. Series 1 and Series 2 consist of various pieces of elegant tableware, including plates, cups, bowls and utensils that are sustainable, aesthetically-appealing and functional. In addition, all of the products have been developed by renowned designers. The tableware is suitable for everyday use at home, for indoor and outdoor events as well as in the catering and restaurant industries and corporate settings.

Germany

10/13

WINNER Category FREESTYLE


Case StudyCompact Biogas Plant -Efficient household organic waste digesterProducer/Brand/Company: Gavin Redman Creations Design/Designer: Gavin Redman Website: www.gavinredmancreations.co.za The Compact Biogas Plant is a compact and efficient household organic waste digester. It produces biogas, mainly methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), from the anaerobic digestion (organic decomposition without oxygen) of organic waste by micro-organisms. Its form and function are based loosely on that of the human digestive system.

South Africa

ProductTroldtekt® wave -Sound-absorbing surfaceProducer/Brand/Company: Troldtekt A/S Design/Designer: Michael Christensen maa Website: www.troldtekt.com

The new Troldtekt® wave panel is a sculptural, three-dimensional sound-absorbing ceiling or wall panel. As part of the cement-bonded wood wool Troldtekt® acoustic panel series, the Troldtekt® wave panel features the same ecological benefits that consumers have come to expect from this line of products. The Troldtekt® wave panels are FSC®- or PEFC™-certified and contain no allergens or harmful substances. These products are also certified by the Danish Indoor Climate Label („“best““ categories), M1 (for low emissions) and Allergy UK (Allergy Friendly Product Award). Additionally, Troldtekt® panels are Cradle to Cradle Silver Certified, meaning they can ultimately return to nature as compost.

Denmark

11/13

WINNER Category COMMUNICATION


ProductNOVEAUX magazine -Magazine for vegan fashion & „green“ livingProducer/Brand/Company: Noveaux Magazin Design/Designer: Eva Gonçalves Website: http://www.noveaux-mag.com

Introducing Noveaux, the first print magazine dedicated exclusively to vegan fashion and “green” living. Within its pages, you’ll find countless sustainable alternatives to conventional consumerism. With its striking contemporary design and attractive appearance, Noveaux proves that a vegan, green lifestyle doesn’t have to mean denial and sacrifice. Unsurprisingly, Noveaux is also an eco-friendly, vegan publication printed on fair and certified paper. The glue used in the binding contains no animal products and the inks and colours are all plant-based. As a holistic and sustainable green product, Noveaux is poised to play a major role in the way our lifestyles change in the coming years.

Germany

Productpaper box - Sustainable exhibition and display systemProducer/Brand/Company: PROCÉDÉS CHÉNEL INTERNATIONAL Design/Designer: spek Design, Stuttgart Website: www.spek-design.de / www.chenel.com

paper box is a groundbreaking sustainable exhibition and display system. The first exhibition system made of corrugated, flame-retardant cardboard (M1 and B1-DIN 4102 certification), this unparalleled solution can be used for setting up trade fair stands, shop displays and decorating at events. It consists of the following elements: • Three basic paper box modules or shapes: Window box, full box and side box • Module connectors made of cardboard tubes, which enable customers to flexibly adjust module angles all the way up to circular formations • Orthogonal connectors for building solid walls and counters.

Germany

12/13

WINNER Public Award

ProductCAN be beautiful -Unisex jewellery made of used cansProducer/Brand/Company: Juan Sebastian Galan Bello Design/Concept and Jewellery Designer: Juan Sebastian Galan Bello Photography: Christian Pfahl / Model: Ophélie Sanga Website: https://www.behance.net/JSGB

A wonderful upcycling journey to an unisex jewellery collection. The world is running short of materials. That affects all of us in many areas of our daily lives – including our personal adornment. The collection offers one sustainable solution for the future of jewellery design. This project is a transformation from a humble unwanted container – once dedicated to provision of our daily food – to a lifestyle object. Each piece possesses a mysterious visual sensuality and is a handmade unique item, that provides beauty, enjoyment and an ultimately treasured piece of jewellery.

Swiss

13/13

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