Extending Product Life Cycles

Designer Jamie Latendresse spotted an interesting graphic on the back of a Method hand soap bottle. Alternative uses for the rather large 96 fl, ounce container are suggested, including using the bottle as a canteen, a vase or a piggy bank. A great touch that can get consumers thinking about how to extend the life cycle of their possessions. And as we’ve seen, sometimes reusing is a better idea than recycling due to the fact that recyclable material is far too often finding its way into landfills these days. The gigantic size of the bottle also caused Latendresse concern – does one really need that much soap? But as a commenter noted, by using one big bottle, as opposed to several small ones, you are reducing your overall impact.

[via Jamie Latendresse]