ECOFREGO

Eco-friendly mop bucket

ECOFREGO is an innovative mop bucket that saves up to 50% in resources by keeping used water separate from clean mopping water.

The design produced by i-mas features two drains and two separate compartments: the clean water flows directly into the larger compartment, which forms the base of the container. Meanwhile, the used product is kept separate in a different compartment.

Transforming a common household item into a more sustainable and innovative product.

The challenge presented by our client was to transform a common household item into a more sustainable and innovative product. Specifically, this involved designing a scrubbing bucket that would efficiently separate clean and dirty water, with the aim of simplifying this task and promoting more efficient resource use. To achieve this, we developed a strategy based on creating separate compartments within the bucket, while ensuring it remained stable and balanced as one compartment filled and the other emptied.

Develop the product using more durable materials to ensure a long and efficient lifespan.

The product’s composition consists of two drainage units and two compartments, one of which is larger and functions as the base for the ECOFREGO system. The structure we have designed is notable for its excellent balance, achieved through the symmetrical arrangement of the two compartments and optimized space utilization. The compartment intended for dirty water is positioned on the upper side of the main clean water container, ensuring a harmonious design and guaranteeing the proper separation of the two types of water.

We have obtained an innovative, sustainable product that has received several nominations for its design.

ECOFREGO is presented as an innovative product, not only due to its attractive design, but also because of its significant efficiency in resource usage, reducing water consumption by 50%. The success of this product was reflected in its recognition with the prestigious Delta Award in 2009, awarded by the Association of Industrial Designers ADI/FAD, and also in its nomination for the German Design Awards, which demonstrates its value as an innovative solution in the market.