Winners of 4th Cradle to Cradle Product Design Challenge

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has announced the winners of the 4th Cradle to Cradle Product Design Challenge. 

162 designers across 19 countries submitted work to the fourth challenge, which encouraged the design community to envision solutions for the circular economy, powered by Cradle to Cradle product design principles. The winning entries include a prescription medication bottle, pocket knife, luggage and a solar-powered aluminum casting process.

Best Bottle EVER

This might just by my favorite water bottle design EVER! Named “BU”, it stylishly marries natural components like charcoal filtration and bamboo with glass-like plastic to encourage reuse.