relo: Sustainable ToothBrush
Keep the handle; lose the waste
Relo is a modular manual toothbrush for anyone seeking a cleaner approach to personal care. It solves the problem of toothbrush plastic waste by separating a durable, sterilizable stainless steel handle from a replaceable, bio-plastic head cartridge. This design extends the product's life and reduces material waste, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional disposable toothbrushes.
Company/Institution
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Country
United States
Designer(s)
Zoe Niezyniecki
- Senior in college; student in industrial design with a passion for intentional design
- Strives to improve life through designs that combat over consumption and transcend planned obsolescence
- special interests in design include: sustainability, designing for under-served communities in the medical field, bio-materials