Buoyzero

We are thrilled to announce that those two versions of our Buoy bottle are now exclusively sold at the prestigious MoMA Design store in NY! @momadesignstore get yours at: store.moma.org

The Buoy Bottle is outstanding in the way it is produced and the impact it can have. In an interview, Pascal Schaller explains the production process and what obstacles they had to overcome in order to get the product they have now. ⬇ 🔴 Red Dot: Sustainable production was the focus of Buoy’s development. Can you tell us something about the material? Pascal Schaller: We are very proud of the fact that we use 100 per cent recycled ocean-bound plastic. It is recovered from rivers and coastal regions in Mexico and California. We specifically source food-grade HDPE from recycled milk and juice bottles. A state-of-the-art recycling plant in Los Angeles processes these materials for us. 🔴 Are they easy to process or did you need innovative manufacturing techniques? Using 100 per cent recycled material is anything but easy. Even the manufacturers encouraged us to add new plastic to improve the melt flow and to simplify production. But we refused. Four years, four manufacturers and two moulds later, we finally got the product right. You have to understand that recycled plastic without additives reduces the melt flow by a factor of 10, so we had to develop a mould for these specific conditions, with larger gates and a more complex cooling system to control the flow of material in the mould. 🔴 Which design detail was most important to you in Buoy? The surface texture was a very conscious choice. We ensured that it was slightly rough for a secure grip, while at the same time providing a matt finish for the desired aesthetic. We also streamlined the bottle components to reduce weight and optimise durability, but also designed the thread to twist on and off with just a few turns for enhanced convenience. See of the Buoyzero Bottle here: https://lnkd.in/eUi5uyV6 #RedDotAward #Sustainability

Made from 100% recycled ocean plastic, the Buoyzero Bottle is an example of circular design. 🔁 Produced using solar energy, it features a modular design for easy cleaning and use. Its optimised thread design and pleasant surface texture enhance functionality and user experience. At the end of its life, the bottle can be returned for recycling, reducing its carbon footprint by 80%. The Red Dot jury awarded it the “Best of the Best“ for its sustainability and innovative design. For more details, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eKpZESHu #SolarEnergy #CarbonFootprint #InnovativeDesign #Sutainability #RedDotAward

Design and sustainability: no more excuses for brands! When it comes to product development, functionality and aesthetics are key to success, but these days, sustainability is just as important. At Buoy, we base our brand on supply chain integrity and creating a circular economy with the lowest carbon footprint possible. We use only recycled materials that are locally sourced and recyclable. We manufacture locally in a plant that is entirely solar-powered, achieving the lowest carbon footprint for reusable drink and food ware on the market. We close the loop by recovering damaged products, regrinding them, and making new products in a closed-loop system. Brands need to explore all possibilities for sourcing recycled materials locally, manufacturing in the lowest energy-consuming way possible (without harmful chemicals), and considering the afterlife of each product (is it recyclable?) to lower their environmental impact. There are no more excuses for brands! As a consumer, you can put pressure on brands by checking their supply chain and making purchases based on their environmental and social impact. #circulareconomy #sustainability #sustainabledesign

Buoy's co-founder and product designer Pascal Schaller was invited to the Reddot award gala in Germany this week to receive the prestigious trophy for his outstanding design work on the Buoy bottle. The Buoy bottle won in the special category "best of the best" not only for its design features but also for its unique manufacturing process and therefor being the most sustainable product on the market.

I'm at Circularity'24 in Chicago, it's so inspiring to see so many likeminded people working on climate and waste solutions! I have a panel tomorrow morning, come to see me in case you're around. #circularity24 #upstreamsolutions

Please don't forget to vote for Buoyzero! vote here: www.thereusies.org Thank you! ❤️ #upstreamsolutions #circularity24

Please don't forget to vote for Buoyzero! vote here: www.thereusies.org Thank you! ❤️ #upstreamsolutions #circularity24

Please don't forget to vote for Buoyzero! vote here: www.thereusies.org Thank you! ❤️ #upstreamsolutions #circularity24

Great article on a global treaty for ocean cleanup. The treaty and governmental action is important, but the Buoy solution harnesses the power of the markets to pay poor people to clean rivers. We have created a business that puts economic energy behind cleaning and collecting plastics from rivers and streams before it enters the ocean. Market power is real. It does bad things and it does good things. In Buoy's case, we are pulling on the side of this treaty and keeping plastic out of the ocean. https://lnkd.in/e7vDT8-6