Nature Cups
Reusable dental rinse cup / A.M. Edelingh
A familiar moment at the dentist. A different approach to the cup.
Rethinking an everyday disposable.
A mouth-rinse cup is a small part of a dental visit. In a busy practice, however, cups used once and discarded become a repeated source of waste. Nature Cups approached this familiar routine with a durable cup designed for repeated use.
The compact 150 ml cup combines a restrained shape with a bio-based material. The original distributor described it as break-resistant, dishwasher-safe and suitable for processing in a thermal washer-disinfector. Its value lies in bringing reuse into an everyday professional setting.
A small object. A broader perspective.
The design connects the patient's familiar experience with the practical needs of the dental team. A simple, stable form keeps the focus on use, handling and repeat service rather than making sustainability a visual statement.
Developed for the same company behind Treecup, the project extends a shared ambition: replace short-lived disposable objects with useful products designed for a longer working life.