Top Design Made from Ocean Trash

The Dieline released the winners of this year’s Package Design Awards and at the top of their list- and ours- is a soap dispenser made from garbage found in the ocean.

The bulbous bottle is the brainchild of eco-conscious cleaning supply company, Method. The dispenser is made from a blend of plastic recovered from the ocean as well as post-consumer recycled plastic. It dispenses a soap formula that is strong enough for dishes but gentle enough for hands.

Method’s new bottle design was inspired by the ocean’s serious plastic problem. Scientists estimate that several million tons of plastic make its way into the ocean each year. Much of this plastic is trapped in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a collection of marine debris located off the coast of California. The movement of the ocean currents in the area creates a vortex, drawing in and trapping the debris in an area about twice the size of Texas. Method takes some of this plastic and combines it with other post-consumer recycled plastic for its combined dish and hand soap dispenser.

We admire Method’s commitment to sustainable product design as well as its dedication to formulating cleansers that are safe for people, pets, and the environment. Such eco-friendly products underscore the company’s brand promise, “products that work for both you and the planet.” Method’s new dispenser proves strategic design initiatives are not only important for a company’s bottom line, but that they are also essential for building momentum behind positive environmental change.