AWARD YEAR
2017
CATEGORY
Community
GOALS
Responsible Consumption & Production
KEYWORDS
OIL, cars, climate
COUNTRY
United States of America
DESIGNED BY
Marco Berkhout, Christopher Hubbard and Bob Riccomini - Whipsaw (for Hubb Filters, Inc)
WEBSITE
http://www.whipsaw.com/work/projects/lifetime-oil-filter/
Hubb Lifetime Oil Filter
A reusable oil filter that can be used over and over again for 50 years
Every few thousand miles when car owners get their oil changed, the corresponding filter—often a paper-pulp contraption that clogs easily—is tossed in the trash, to the tune of about 400 million per year in the states, creating a lot of waste. The ultra-durable Hubb Lifetime Oil Filter is composed of two internal filter sets made from stainless steel mesh; the material is sized to capture debris while letting liquid flow through, while doubling the total surface area greatly increases efficiency and longevity. But perhaps best of all, it’s reusable. Rather than junk it during a service, the device can be cleaned on the spot and fit back into the vehicle, over and over again for 50 years.