Connecting the dots between plastic waste and product

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Sustainable Design Studio works with businesses, institutions and organisations that are looking for renewable creative solutions.

Through our product design, recycling machines, consultancy, and free resources our mission is to empower makers and grow a fruitful circular economy.

Our products.

We sell a full suite of plastic injection machines, shredders and product moulds. Everything you need to start your recycling project today!

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Plastic
Shredders

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Turing waste plastic back into a valuable material is now cheaper and easier than ever!

With our hand powered Shredder Mini and our motorised Shredder Basic, these workhorses are able to produce the flakes needed for the injection stage.

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Injection
Machines

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With our Injection machines, safely and efficiently turn your flakes into molten plastic for our various product moulds.

Built with safety and longevity in mind, the Injection Mini, Arbour and Extruder Mini all work to deliver high quality product injections.

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Injection
Moulds

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Our premium injection mould range is home to an ever growing list of products. We service our community with innovative solutions for a variety of ideas.

Made from high quality aluminium CNC parts our moulds create a precise finish. With options for custom engraving available, have your product exactly the way you want it!

We ship worldwide!

With UPS Carbon Neutral shipping we are able to promptly deliver our machines and products globally. By also selling in various electrical configurations, our machines work seamlessly no matter where you are in the world!

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Our Services.

Machines

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We provide a full fleet of recycling equipment, all the components that you need to transform waste into products.

Design

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Bring your ideas to life with our ever-growing range of injection moulds. Make your project truly unique with custom product development and engraving.

Training

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With our free resources and knowledgeable team we provide teaching and training on how to use our equipment safely and efficiently.

Consultancy

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Got an idea or project? For all things plastic, recycling and circular working get in touch!

Powering.

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Free Featured Resources.

A core part of our practice is growing the range of free resources on our website. We hope to break down industry jargon and inspire people to join the recycling revolution at any level.

  • 3D Printing vs Injection Moulding

    3D Printing vs Injection Moulding

    A full break down on the advantages and disadvantages of Injection Moulding when compared to 3D printing.

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  • Mould Use

    Everything you need to know about how to use our moulds and deal with common problems.

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  • How to 3D Print FDM Moulds

    A guide on how to 3D print a mould using FDM printing and what you need to do it yourself.

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  • How to 3D Print SLA Moulds

    A guide on how to 3D print a SLA mould, including what you need to purchase, and the full process of doing it yourself.

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  • Good Product Design

    A comprehensive guide to what makes a good, and bad recycled product.

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