Spiral Eco3 Mti wa Krismasi Unaoweza Kuchakatwa Upya by Design Nest and Nuwa Circular Solutions is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Bidhaa Endelevu, Miradi na Muundo wa Kijani Competition Category.
FedhaBidhaa Endelevu· 2025
Spiral Eco3 Mti wa Krismasi Unaoweza Kuchakatwa Upya
by Design Nest and Nuwa Circular Solutions
Client: DesignNest
Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award Winner in Bidhaa Endelevu Category
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The Design
About Spiral Eco3 Mti wa Krismasi Unaoweza Kuchakatwa Upya
Spiral Christmas Eco3 ni mti bandia wa kwanza uliotengenezwa kabisa kutoka kwa vifaa vya asilimia 100 vinavyoweza kuchakatwa upya na ambao unaweza kuchakatwa upya kikamilifu. Tofauti na mifano ya jadi inayochanganya plastiki na chuma, muundo huu una fremu ya spiral yenye hatimiliki iliyotengenezwa kutoka kwa plastiki ya PET iliyochakatwa upya na inayozuia moto. Inakunjwa gorofa ili kupunguza uzalishaji wa gesi ya CO2, inawekwa pamoja kwa muda wa chini ya dakika moja, na inajumuisha taa zinazotumia nguvu ya USB-C zenye viplagi vya kimataifa. Ni ndogo, endelevu, na rahisi kuhifadhi, na inatoa mbadala wa kisasa na wa kimazingira kwa miti ya likizo ya kawaida.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award
Spiral Eco3 Mti wa Krismasi Unaoweza Kuchakatwa Upya ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa ya ajabu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya hali ya juu kabisa, ya kupendeza na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Fedha ni kazi zinazong'aa mno na bunifu kupita kiasi zinazoonyesha utaalamu bora, kipaji na busara ya wabunifu wao. Spiral Eco3 Mti wa Krismasi Unaoweza Kuchakatwa Upya inatarajiwa kuwa kazi nzuri ya kuigwa ambayo ni ya kitaalamu kwa kiasi kikubwa na yenye ubunifu wa kina. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award ni uvumbuzi unaojulikana sana na kupendwa, unaonufaisha na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. Spiral Eco3 Mti wa Krismasi Unaoweza Kuchakatwa Upya ni kazi inayotamaniwa mno inayochochea hamu, huleta hisia chanya na huzua mshangao na mastaajabu.
Behind the Design
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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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