Sustenta is a 2 piece toilet that aims to redefine eco-consciousness. It sets a new standard in water conservation by using 2.5 liters (0.66 gallons) per flush, which is lower than the actual ecologic toilets that range from 3.5L to 4.8L. This represents a reduction of up to 60 percent in water usage, marking a viable option for day a day sustainability. Recognizing the importance of water conservation and toilet functionality, Sustenta delivers a new toilet experience that also contributes to the preservation of one of the planet's key resource.
Created by Helvex S.A. de C.V. - Manuel Martínez
Honored with the A' Design Award.
I’m a 35 years old mexican product / industrial designer with +10 years of professional experience, both national and international. I have designed more than 80 different products (and counting), all of them are actually at retail shops in several countries throughout north,central, south America and overseas like the Emirates and Europe. During my professional performance, the designs that i have developed, have been awarded with various prizes in Mexico and other countries like Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany and more. I´m so passionate about everything that has to do with the development of useful and effective solutions for mankind´s day - a - day. I consider myself as someone with high creative sensitivity, a very competitive spirit and love for new challenges. Always aiming to create solutions that makes people´s life happier, comfortable and sustainable. I also love to mix the professional praxis with the academic life, so i teach Design Projects, Human Factors, Ergonomics and Product Engineering in two universities from central America (Isthmus, Escuela de Arquitectura y Diseño and UVG Universidad del Valle de Guatemala).
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