Spiral Eco3 リサイクル可能なクリスマスツリー by Design Nest and Nuwa Circular Solutions is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銀賞 in サステナブル製品・プロジェクト・グリーンデザイン Competition Category.
銀サステナブル製品· 2025
Spiral Eco3 リサイクル可能なクリスマスツリー
by Design Nest and Nuwa Circular Solutions
Client: DesignNest
A' Design Award 銀賞 Winner in サステナブル製品 Category
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The Design
About Spiral Eco3 リサイクル可能なクリスマスツリー
Spiral Christmas Eco3は、100%リサイクル可能な素材のみで作られ、同時に完全にリサイクル可能な初の人工ツリーです。プラスチックとスチールを組み合わせた従来のモデルとは異なり、このデザインは、リサイクルされた難燃性PETプラスチック製の特許取得済みスパイラルフレームを特徴としています。フラットパック仕様でCO2排出量を削減し、1分以内に組み立てが可能で、国際対応プラグ付きUSB-C電源のライトを搭載しています。コンパクトでサステナブル、かつ保管が容易なこの製品は、従来のホリデーツリーに代わる、現代的で地球に優しい選択肢を提供します。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銀賞
Spiral Eco3 リサイクル可能なクリスマスツリーは、見事で印象的なハイエンドのデザインに授与される、非常に権威ある評価である A' Design Award 銀賞の受賞作品です。銀賞の受賞作品は、きわめて輝かしく創造性に富んだ作品であり、デザイナーの傑出した専門知識、才能、洞察力を示しています。Spiral Eco3 リサイクル可能なクリスマスツリーは、素晴らしい代表作であり、驚くほどプロフェッショナルで、深く革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銀賞を受賞したデザインは、非常に注目すべき称賛される発明であり、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術の境界に寄与し、それを前進させます。Spiral Eco3 リサイクル可能なクリスマスツリーは、多くの人に羨まれる創造物であり、欲求を呼び覚まし、前向きな感情をもたらし、驚きと感嘆を灯します。
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
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