The Story Behind Sortaider: Sustainability, Nordic Design & Innovation
Sortaider is an Estonian design and production company dedicated to creating sustainable, functional, and beautifully crafted waste sorting solutions. Founded on the belief that everyday choices shape a greener future, we design products that make sustainability effortless and visually appealing.
Our Nordic-inspired designs blend clean lines, practicality, and timeless aesthetics — making waste sorting part of modern interior design rather than something to hide. Every product is built with purpose: to reduce waste, support environmental responsibility, and fit seamlessly into both homes and professional spaces.
In 2021, the Sortaider Container received the prestigious Red Dot Design Award (link), a recognition that highlights our commitment to sustainability, quality craftsmanship, and innovation in design.
Red Dot 2021 Winner — Crafted to Impress
Design – Sustainable Thinking in Every Detail Sustainability is at the heart of designer Johannes Maltis’ vision. His goal is to create sorting solutions that make responsible choices easy and visually appealing. Every Sortaider product combines Nordic simplicity, functionality, and environmental awareness. Our screwless assembly system remains a true Sortaider trademark — a symbol of smart, user-friendly, and sustainable design. Red Dot 2021 Winner — Crafted to Impress: this international recognition highlights our commitment to innovation, quality, and eco-conscious craftsmanship.
Waste Sorting Bin for Public Spaces
Designed for schools, hospitals, and other public environments, our waste sorting bins combine durability with clean Scandinavian design. Each unit is built from high-quality plywood, ensuring long-lasting performance even in high-traffic areas.
The color-coded lids make sorting intuitive and encourage users to recycle correctly, helping organizations reduce waste and promote environmental awareness. These bins represent our mission — creating functional, sustainable, and visually balanced solutions for everyday spaces.
Sortaider Container Waste Sorting Solution
The Sortaider Container, winner of the Red Dot Design Award, is an elegant and highly functional waste sorting solution designed for offices, hotels, and other public indoor spaces. Available with three to five compartments, it accommodates multiple waste types through intuitive pictograms and color-coded lids.
Each opening is shaped to enhance usability, while innovative bag clips keep liners firmly in place. High-quality wheels with front brakes ensure effortless mobility and secure stability.
Combining Nordic design with sustainability, the Sortaider Container offers a smart, durable, and visually refined solution that makes waste sorting both efficient and aesthetically pleasing in any modern environment.
Outdoor Waste Sorting Solution
Designed for parks, hiking trails, and public recreation areas, this outdoor sorting solution combines durability with minimal environmental impact. Built from weather-resistant plywood, it ensures long-term use while maintaining a natural, eco-friendly aesthetic that fits seamlessly into outdoor settings.
The sturdy structure resists moisture and temperature changes, making it ideal for nature reserves, beaches, and rural municipalities. Its simple form and clear sorting icons make waste separation easy and intuitive for everyone — helping communities keep nature cleaner and greener.
Benefits of wooden bins:
- Renewable, strong, and durable material
- Biodegradable and recyclable
- Reduces carbon footprint by sequestering CO₂
Commitment to Sustainability
Every product we create reflects our core belief in sustainable design and responsibility toward nature. Our waste sorting stations are built from FSC-certified Baltic birch plywood, produced using green energy and coated with Renner Pure Bio – a renewable, VOC-free finish.
We follow a zero-waste approach where every material offcut is recycled into pellets, ensuring that no part goes unused. Even our packaging is plastic-free and made from recycled cardboard, minimizing our environmental footprint.
With every Sortaider product, we strive to inspire smarter, greener habits – because true sustainability begins with conscious choices.
Let's Take Care of Nature Together!
By choosing Sortaider, you support a cleaner environment with stylish, functional, and eco-friendly waste sorting solutions designed for everyday use.