Kohler WasteLAB, a pioneering division of Kohler Co. dedicated to transforming manufacturing waste into beautiful, functional products, has announced the launch of its second handcrafted Vox bathroom sink – now available in a refined new color: Eggshell.
This latest addition to the WasteLAB portfolio continues the brand’s effort to reimagine waste as a resource. The new Vox sink is composed of more than 70% recycled materials, including ceramic waste and Vikrell material, both byproducts of Kohler’s own manufacturing operations.
Now available in Ashen and Eggshell, the Kohler WasteLAB Vox handcrafted bathroom sink features a soft minimalist form, offered in a durable, stone-like vessel style. Through an innovative and meticulous recycling process, the repurposed materials create a sustainable, aesthetic and functional bathroom product.
Since 2017, Kohler WasteLAB has been looking for ways to reimagine waste using nature as a model for sustainable processes – within nature’s cycle of growth and decay, waste simply doesn’t exist. At WasteLAB, Kohler mapped out its waste streams from its products so that the experts could see exactly where they came from and what they were made of. Kohler redefined waste streams as not “waste” but as ingredients and valuable materials for new products – and most importantly, as opportunities for innovation.
From 2019 through 2023, sales of Kohler WasteLAB tiles have diverted more than 73,426 pounds of waste from landfills, exemplifying Kohler’s commitment to achieving net-zero waste to landfill by 2035.
Kohler WasteLAB’s approach to circular design not only diverts waste from landfills but also challenges conventional manufacturing norms. By embracing imperfection and celebrating material authenticity, the WasteLAB team is redefining what sustainable luxury can look like in the modern home.
