Spiral Eco3 Árbore de Nadal Reciclable by Design Nest and Nuwa Circular Solutions

Spiral Eco3 Árbore de Nadal Reciclable by Design Nest and Nuwa Circular Solutions is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Prata in Deseño de Produtos Sustentables, Proxectos e Deseño Verde Competition Category.

PrataProduto Sustentable· 2025

Spiral Eco3 Árbore de Nadal Reciclable

by Design Nest and Nuwa Circular Solutions

Client: DesignNest

A' Design Award de Prata Winner in Produto Sustentable Category

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The Design

About Spiral Eco3 Árbore de Nadal Reciclable

O Spiral Christmas Eco3 é a primeira árbore artificial feita inteiramente con materiais 100 por cento reciclables que é completamente reciclable ao mesmo tempo. A diferenza dos modelos tradicionais que combinan plástico e aceiro, este deseño presenta unha estrutura espiral patentada feita de plástico PET reciclado e retardante do lume. Empácase en plano para reducir as emisións de CO2, móntase en menos dun minuto e inclúe luces alimentadas por USB-C con enchufes internacionais. Compacta, sostible e fácil de almacenar, ofrece unha alternativa moderna e respectuosa co planeta ás árbores festivas convencionais.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Prata

Spiral Eco3 Árbore de Nadal Reciclable gañou o A' Design Award de Prata, un recoñecemento enormemente prestixioso outorgado a deseños de gama alta, fermosos e impresionantes. Os gañadores Prata son obras tremendamente brillantes e sumamente creativas que ilustran a pericia, o talento e a agudeza sobresaíntes dos seus deseñadores. Espérase que Spiral Eco3 Árbore de Nadal Reciclable sexa unha obra marabillosa, escaparate de oficio, notablemente profesional e profundamente innovadora. Este deseño gañador do A' Design Award de Prata é unha invención moi notable e admirada que beneficia e fai avanzar os límites da arte, a ciencia, o deseño e a tecnoloxía. Spiral Eco3 Árbore de Nadal Reciclable é unha creación moi envexada que esperta desexos, achega sentimentos positivos e prende asombro e marabilla.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Each year, tons of plastic trees are disposed of and cannot be recycled, as the plastic branches are inseparably molded over steel wires. This design introduces a unique spiral mounting system to uphold plastic branches made from 100 percent recycled pet. The spiral integrates Christmas lighting, powered by a universal usb-c adapter to reduce electronic waste. It can be flat-packed to lower the co2 footprint and is easy to set up.
Dimensions & Packaging: Tree dimensions: 800 x 800 x 1800mm
Packaging dimensions is 820 x 820 x 160mm

The tree can be made in various heights, from a table top Christmas tree to a tall 2.4m tree.
Tags: Eco-tree, Sustainable Christmas tree, Designed for disassembly, End-of-life recycling, Universal USB-C Power Adapter, Waste Reduction, Spiral Tree, Integrated Christmas Light, Spiral Light, Flat-packed
Production Technology: The spiral and branches are made from 100 percent recycled and recyclable pet. The spiral integrates mounting hooks and is injection molded in one piece (patents pending). The plastic is sheet-extruded into long, thin layers, which are then cut into needle-like slices and rotation-wound into a garland. The garlands click into hooks with no extra parts, cutting production time from 50 to 15 minutes. Usb-c lighting includes a built-in chip with multiple modes for cost efficiency.
Design Challenge: Designing a unique artificial Christmas tree without steel, while maintaining the authentic look and feel of a traditional tree, was a significant challenge. Finding a collaborative manufacturing partner was also difficult due to the industry's conservative stance and reluctance to innovate. Several material trials failed in terms of strength, aesthetics, or fire safety. Ultimately, overcoming cost-related thresholds was essential to making the innovation viable for the market.
Research: Research focused on sustainability issues in artificial Christmas trees. Weye Hu led studies on plastic, recyclability and greenwashing practices in the industry. Brainstorm sessions with global designers and DesignNest led to feasibility studies and prototypes. Materials, engineering, tooling, and safety compliance (rohs, ce, flame retardant tests) were validated. Through desk, market, and field research, a safe, affordable, and 100 percent recyclable tree was developed.
Inspiration: The inspiration originated with Weye Hu, who observed the waste caused by non-recyclable artificial trees. DesignNest collaborated with experts to create a 100 percent recycled and recyclable pet spiral structure that holds branches without steel. Unlike pvc, which is harmful and non-recyclable, this tree uses newly developed fire-retardant recycled pet. It also features the first usb-c powered Christmas lighting system with global plug compatibility, reducing electronic waste.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2023 in the Netherlands. The feasibility study, material research, structural research, structural engineering, 3D prototyping, pcb design, micro-chip development, mold design and testing continued in Shenzhen, China. Test-showcased to large international buyers in the Netherlands and later finalized again in Shenzhen, China.
Operation Flow: The Christmas Eco3 spirals into a cozy tree and is designed for full disassembly, allowing materials to be recycled, unlike traditional trees. It sets up in about a minute: drop the spiral onto the frame and enjoy the built-in lights with no untangling needed. It collapses into a compact, flat bundle, cutting co2 during shipping and saving storage space. Powered by usb-c, the adapter can be used year-round to charge other electronics. Fully recyclable plastic allows for easy disposal.
Patents: Patent pending numbers: 202520347920.4, 202530095868.3, China
Team Members: DesignNest B.V.
Nuwa Circular Solutions B.V.
Edelman B.V.
Image Credits: Kim Thy