This sustainable toothbrush’s bristles change color to tell you its time to replace the head!

Switch is an award-winning toothbrush design with sustainability at its core. It allows you to replace only the brush head and keep the long-lasting metal handle. Manually replace the head by simply twisting the top of the toothbrush to remove and replace the head with a range of options. Switch is produced from recycled materials and the first of its kind available for mass production so it can make an impact quickly when distributed in the market. The design was one of the Red Dot Design Awards 2021 winners as well as a part of the iF Design Awards 2021.

The bristles change color indicating that the head needs to be changed and ensuring effective cleaning. Most of us use a brush till it is frayed but on average, you must replace it every 3 months meaning on average you will use 4 toothbrushes every year. Instead of the plastic generated by four brushes per person, Switch users have an environmentally friendly alternative while maintaining the clinical efficacy of the Signal brand. It also comes with three different head options – sensitive, complete care, and whitening – to address the different needs. Switch is also an alternative to the bamboo brushes that come with plastic bristles expanding to the range of sustainable products and encouraging an eco-conscious lifestyle.

Designer: Ben Cullis Watson and Crux Product Design

From Food to Fertilizer in a Jiffy

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Moving from Ethiopia to the UK, designer Ben Cullis Watson’s jaw dropped when he saw the alarming amount of food waste that ended up in landfills (a rare occurrence at home). Inspired by Bokashi, a centuries-old Japanese composting method, his Taihi waste bin makes it easy for anyone to convert their kitchen food waste into nutrient-rich soil builder and garden compost for their household plants.

The Bokashi process produces both a liquid fertilizer and compost. The liquid is deposited within a sealed watering can that is integrated into the product, and can be used each day to water houseplants. The system uses an organization of two bins to manage waste, producing compost much more quickly that traditional outdoor methods. Better yet, its double lid system and rubber seals prevent smells from escaping while its special non-stick coating makes it easy to empty and clean.

Designer: Ben Cullis Watson

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