Yoghurt Pot Sinks - Wellcome Trust
The sinks were developed as a key part of the ‘Use less’ Green Pilot initiative, which looked at innovative approaches to reducing water and energy use in the Wellcome Trust’s WC facilities.
310studio were appointed to lead the design of the Wellcome Trust's Green Pilot and, alongside extensive product research, worked closely with Smile Plastics and Unique Fabrications to develop a bespoke trough sink made entirely from recycled yoghurt pots!
Green Pilot Objectives :
- To pilot an innovative approach to reducing water and energy use in the Wellcome Trust’s WC facilities.
- Promote awareness and discussion around the idea of how technology can help us lead more environmentally sustainable lives.
- Influence user behaviour to reduce their carbon emissions, preserve natural resources and move towards a water and energy saving culture.
- Interrogate recent innovations and current thinking in respect of washroom hygiene.
- Work with, and to recommendations by The Energy Saving Trust, Waterwise.org, and DEFRA
- Investigate current and emerging developments in respect of individual products.
- Tap into the emergent national water saving culture.
- Disseminate the findings of this innovative project by sharing outcomes in appropriate reports and encourage other institutions to replicate the pilot elsewhere.
- Establish the Wellcome Trust as an exemplar in water use reduction and reinforce the Trust’s reputation as an institution at the vanguard of environmental responsibility.
Client
Wellcome Trust
Location
Euston, London
Status
Complete
Team
Recycled Plastic: Smile Plastics
Fabricator: Unique Fabrications
Photography: 310studio
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