Spiral Eco3 Recyclebare Kerstboom door Design Nest and Nuwa Circular Solutions

Het ontwerp Spiral Eco3 Recyclebare Kerstboom door Design Nest and Nuwa Circular Solutions is een hoog aangeschreven winnaar van de zeer prestigieuze 2025 A' Design Award in Zilver in de competitiecategorie Duurzame Producten, Projecten en Groen Ontwerp.

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Spiral Eco3 Recyclebare Kerstboom

door Design Nest and Nuwa Circular Solutions

Opdrachtgever: DesignNest

Winnaar van de A' Design Award in Zilver in de categorie Duurzaam Product

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Het Ontwerp

Over Spiral Eco3 Recyclebare Kerstboom

De Spiral Christmas Eco3 is de eerste kunstkerstboom die volledig is gemaakt van 100 procent recyclebare materialen en tegelijkertijd volledig recycleerbaar is. In tegenstelling tot traditionele modellen die plastic en staal combineren, beschikt dit ontwerp over een gepatenteerd spiraalframe gemaakt van gerecycled, brandvertragend PET-plastic. Het wordt plat verpakt om de CO2-uitstoot te verminderen, is in minder dan een minuut te monteren en bevat USB-C-aangedreven verlichting met internationale stekkers. Compact, duurzaam en gemakkelijk op te bergen, biedt het een modern, milieuvriendelijk alternatief voor conventionele kerstbomen.

De Erkenning

Over de A' Design Award in Zilver

Spiral Eco3 Recyclebare Kerstboom is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Zilver, een buitengewoon prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan topontwerpen die prachtig en indrukwekkend zijn. Winnaars in Zilver zijn enorm briljante en uiterst creatieve werken die de uitmuntende expertise, het talent en de scherpzinnigheid van hun ontwerpers illustreren. Spiral Eco3 Recyclebare Kerstboom wordt verwacht een prachtig paradepaardje te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en diepgaand innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Zilver heeft gewonnen, is een hoogst opmerkelijke, bewonderde uitvinding die baat en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verlegt. Spiral Eco3 Recyclebare Kerstboom is een zeer benijde creatie die verlangens oproept, positieve gevoelens brengt en verbazing en verwondering doet ontvlammen.

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Credits, teamleden en technische details verstrekt door de ontwerper.

Unieke Eigenschappen: 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.
Afmetingen & Verpakking: 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
Productietechnologie: 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.
Ontwerpuitdaging: 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.
Onderzoek: 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.
Inspiratie: 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.
Projectduur: 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.
Werkproces: 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.
Patenten: Patent pending numbers: 202520347920.4, 202530095868.3, China
Teamleden: DesignNest B.V.
Nuwa Circular Solutions B.V.
Edelman B.V.
Beeldcredits: Kim Thy