About us.

Welcome to the Sustainable Design Studio, we combine creativity, innovation, and sustainability to bring your ideas to life. Our mission is to increase awareness of circular design and the renewable solutions that can create a better tomorrow.

The UK based start-up was founded in 2020 by Rory Dickens. A passionate Designer and Architect with a strong love for protecting the environment. Today the Sustainable Design Studio team has worked with clients from all over the world to implement our machines, injection moulds and green practices.

Our Services.

We offer a comprehensive range of services to support your sustainable design journey. Whether you're an individual, a small business, or a large corporation, we have the expertise and resources to assist you.

  • Our team of experienced designers and sustainability experts will work closely with you to understand your vision and goals. We provide tailored solutions that incorporate sustainable practices, materials, and manufacturing processes.

  • We specialise in designing products that utilise recycled materials, promote circularity, and minimise environmental impact. From concept development to prototyping and manufacturing, we guide you through every step of the design process.

  • We offer state-of-the-art recycling machines, including our innovative Injection Mini Machine and Shredder Basic. These machines are specifically designed to process recycled plastic waste, allowing you to create high-quality products.

  • We believe in knowledge-sharing and empowering others to embrace sustainable design principles. Our training programs and workshops provide valuable insights into sustainable practices, circular economy concepts, and innovative manufacturing techniques.

Sustainability Commitment.

We are dedicated to sustainability in every aspect of our operations. Our slogan, "Connecting the dots between waste and product," encapsulates our commitment to transforming waste materials into valuable and sustainable products. Here's how we ensure sustainability:

  • Sustainable Packaging and Carbon Neutral Shipping: We use recycled or plastic-free packaging materials for all our products. We prioritise minimalistic packaging design to minimise waste. Additionally, we partner with carbon-neutral shipping couriers to reduce our carbon footprint during product delivery.

  • Sustainable Machines: Our machines are designed with sustainability in mind. They are built to be durable, easily repairable, and incorporate high-quality, locally sourced parts. Our focus on energy efficiency and circular design principles further contributes to minimising environmental impact.

  • UN Sustainability Goals: We align our work with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). By focusing on responsible consumption and production, life below water, life on land, decent work and economic growth, and industry, innovation, and infrastructure, we actively contribute to creating a more sustainable world.

Join us on this exciting journey towards a greener, more sustainable world. Together, we can create innovative solutions, inspire change, and drive the transition toward a circular economy.

FAQs

  • When ordering from our website, all orders are in GBP. If you need to request payment in an alternative currency, please get in touch and we will try to assist you.

  • Our prices do not include VAT. UK-based orders will have VAT added to their order during the transaction process.

  • Due to the popularity of our products, almost all our orders are made to order, which means waiting times for our products may vary. The waiting times for some of our most popular items are as follows:

    Shredder Mini: 3-5 Days
    Injection Mini: 5-7 Days
    Arbour Injection Machine: 2-3 weeks
    Shredder Basic: 4-6 weeks
    Premium Moulds: 1-2 weeks
    Modular Moulds: 1-2 weeks

    Please bear in mind we ship orders together and shipments may be delayed by the slowest item to fabricate.

    Modular Moulds with custom nozzles can take longer than 1 week. Premium Moulds with custom nozzles are fabricated upon request and can take up to 6 weeks to be dispatched.

  • All of our Premium and Modular Moulds have been designed to fit with the tapered nozzle on our Arbour Injection Machine and our Injection Mini Machine. The nozzle is flat on the bottom so that it works with plate moulds and also tapered so that it works with our premium moulds. It's custom to our machines.

    If ordering Modular Moulds for our Extruder Mini Machine which uses a screw nozzle, please choose the ‘With Nozzle’ option to receive our Top Plate with Nozzle as well as a Base Plate.

    If you have a screw nozzle on your injection machine, or you’re using our Extruder Mini Machine, we can adapt our Premium Moulds to add a screw nozzle for an adjustment fee. Please just get in touch and we will be happy to help.

  • It depends what you’re looking to achieve. If you’re only looking to recycle small bits of plastic (such as bottle lids) occasionally, our Mini Hand Cranked Shredder will be perfect for you. The Mini Shredder can also have a small battery drill attached.

    If you’re hoping to shred larger household items, our 3.3 Shredder Box may be ideal. It’s possible to attach a 1.5kw motor to this shredder. We also offer an XL version for even bigger items, and Stainless Steel versions for any food grade or damp plastic.

    Our Shredder Basic Machine provides our biggest output at up to 20kg per hour. This is a practical table top unit including a motor and gearbox and extra safety features, ideal for small business, schools or large workshops.