ECO Benchtops has been honoured in Australia’s Good Design Awards 2025. They won the Australian Good Design Award in Product Design. This award celebrates ECO Benchtops’ commitment to sustainable design and innovation. The company turns recycled glass into striking, functional, and eco-friendly benchtops.
As part of Australia’s International Good Design Awards, one of the world’s longest-running international design award programs, this year’s theme, “Design for Better,” highlights how thoughtful design can create a more balanced, inclusive, and sustainable world. The Good Design Australia Awards showcase projects that shape the future of design across many design disciplines — from architecture and digital technology to product innovation and recycled manufacturing.
Recognised for Design and Innovation
The ECO Benchtops team was proud to be recognised as one of the award winners of the Australian Good Design Awards. Entries are reviewed across 13 disciplines and more than 35 categories. Over 80 international jurors evaluate each project based on Good Design, Design Innovation, and Design Impact.
For ECO Benchtops, the award recognises its work in creating surfaces that are both beautiful and responsible. Their benchtops are made entirely from recycled glass and are free from crystalline silica. They provide a safe and eco-friendly option to engineered stone. This choice maintains a high-quality look for homes and businesses.
Jury Commendation
“Eco Benchtops create sustainable, beautiful bench tops using recycled glass. A great example of ecosystem thinking and multifaceted benefits across all sections of the product and material lifecycle. This product has strong environmental impact, repurposing landfill waste into something both functional and visually appealing. It’s impressive that it fills a clear market gap created by recent material bans. For such a sustainable solution, the aesthetics are already quite refined. That said, it feels like the beginning of a journey and the Jury is excited to see how the material evolves, especially in exploring more patterns and finishes that echo the richness of natural or engineered stone. Clear positive environmental and health impact; excellent circularity model and safe alternative to banned engineered stone. Good use of waste material in construction products, which is a great way to design out waste. A standout example of design excellence.”
A Celebration of Good Design in Australia
Rachel Wye, Managing Director of Good Design Australia, said:
“The standard of award winners in this year’s Australian Good Design Awards was the highest on record. The projects show the powerful role design plays in creating a better and more sustainable future.”
Sustainability at the Core
ECO Benchtops’ recognition at the Good Design Awards Australia highlights its role as a leader in sustainable product design. Every surface is made in Australia using recycled glass. This process helps reduce landfill waste and supports a recycled system.
Beyond environmental benefits, the benchtops are strong, stain-resistant, and visually appealing. These qualities make them a favourite among architects, interior designers, and builders seeking cutting-edge material options.
The award also shows ECO Benchtops’ broader goal: to shape the future of design by giving equal importance to safety, sustainability, and style. The world is moving towards safer, more sustainable materials. The company continues to create designs that benefit both people and the planet.
Looking Ahead
Being recognised at the Australia Good Design Awards 2025 is a proud milestone for ECO Benchtops. It celebrates design excellence and the company’s commitment to producing products that help build a more sustainable construction industry.
ECO Benchtops will keep looking for new finishes, colours, and ways to use recycled glass. This will help expand creative options. Sustainability and innovation remain at the centre of every surface they produce.
As a proudly Australian-owned and made company, ECO Benchtops is honoured to join the nation’s top Good Design Award winners. The company continues to shape Australian good design and support a global move toward a more responsible, sustainable future.
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