While there are a plethora of water filtration containers on the market, from the popular Bobble to the elegant Nava by Kor or Eau Good, WaterBean proposes to do the same, without the bottle. On a fishing trip with his…
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We’re always intrigued when we hear of someone trying to apply good, thoughtful design concepts to a seemingly commonplace product. Launching on Kickstarter today, Soma is a new company out of San Francisco doing just that with a water-filtering carafe. Taking a ground-up approach in terms of design, sustainability…
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Reusable water bottle incorporates traditional charcoal filtration
From design powerhouse Black + Blum comes a stellar new alternative to wasteful disposable water bottles. Eau Good uses Binchō-tan, a traditional Japanese charcoal, to naturally filter tap water over the course of six hours. The plastic bottle has a small indent to hold the charcoal in place while drinking, and a simple squeeze releases the piece for replacement. Held in place with a metal ring, a natural cork stopper secures the opening.
Sourced from sustainably harvested timber, the charcoal is created by burning the wood at a precise 1000 degrees celsius. Once activated, the filter rids water of chlorine and other odors while balancing pH levels to deliver a natural, clean finish. While many filters currently use processed charcoal, Binchō-tan has a longer shelf life and is recyclable as a fertilizer and deodorizer. The charcoals—only $3.70 per piece—can be reactivated by boiling after three months for an average life of six months.
We recommend picking up a pair from the Black + Blum shop to keep your cold, clean water in constant rotation.
The basic water pitcher gets a sleek new look
Following up on the success of the award-winning bobble, the reusable bottle that filters water as you drink from it, the brand’s makers have launched the bobble jug. An innovative—and long overdue—update on the usual household water filter/pitcher combo, the two-liter jug reduces contaminants such as chlorine, copper, lead, mercury, cadmium, and others lurking in taps, while bringing smart design and good looks to the countertop.
Whereas most water filtration systems require you to wait while water drains into a second reservoir, the two-liter bobble jug operates in the same brilliant fashion as its portable counterpart: by filtering the water as it’s poured, thus saving time and providing more space to actually hold water. Boasting a distinct, similarly curved shape, with lids offered in six colorful hues, the jug is also slim enough to fit into most fridge-door shelves. And, as a cost-cutting alternative to pricey bottled water, the filters ($10) only need to be changed every two months.
The jug will be available at major retailers nationwide later this month. For now it can be purchased at Target and via bobble’s website for $30.
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