# Tube-Inspired Canteens The Jointhepipe Water Bottle Wins the 2010 Dutch Design Award By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointhepipe-water-bottle References: [jointhepipe.org](http://jointhepipe.org/) Clearly inspired by piping, the Jointhepipe water bottle is an incredible concept that was recognized through its achievement of the 2010 [Dutch Design Award](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-bros1). The brainchild of two friends, this unique Jointhepipe water bottle can join with another to create a complex piping system. The non-profit foundation behind this interesting invention is currently based in Amsterdam. See this interesting tube-like structure for yourselves in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Product Design:** Jointhepipe water bottle's unique and sustainable design offers an opportunity for companies to create eco-friendly and innovative products. - **Collaborative Consumption:** The ability for Jointhepipe water bottles to link together to create a complex piping system promotes collaborative consumption and presents opportunities for companies in the sharing economy. - **Circular Economy:** Jointhepipe's reusable water bottle represents a circular economy model and creates innovation opportunities for companies interested in sustainable and closed-loop product development. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Manufacturing:** Jointhepipe's unique water bottle design presents an opportunity for manufacturing companies to create innovative and sustainable products. - **Non-profit:** The non-profit foundation behind Jointhepipe's water bottle presents opportunities for companies in the non-profit industry to develop eco-friendly and unique products that promote social causes. - **Retail:** Jointhepipe's reusable water bottle offers opportunities for retailers to innovate their product lines with sustainable and reusable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Saving Hydration Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-water-bottles.md) - [Eco Filtration Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-water.md) - [Cleaning-Friendly Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakbottle-water-bottle.md) - [Precision Hydration Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okapa.md) - [Sleek Cyclist Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-water-bottle.md) - [Modular Travel Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra.md) - [Multifunctional Drinking Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keepcup-bottle.md) - [Interchangeable Component Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-modular-bottle.md) - [Angled Grip-Friendly Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2o-bottle-design.md)