Our Machines.
The process of designing with waste materials is simple.
The resources are everywhere and all you need are the right tools to get started!
Our machines provide the first and second step in the injection process.
The Injection Process.
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Shred it.
Prep and shred your plastic waste using one of our shredders.
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Inject it.
Heat your plastic and inject it into a mould using one of our injection machines.
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Mould it.
Wait for the plastic to cool, and remove your new product from the mould.
Shredders.
We have a varied selection of shredders to help prep your plastic for the injection process. Whether you’re happy to use some elbow grease to keep costs low, or are looking for something motorised and speedy for efficiency, we’ve got you covered.
All our shredders have been carefully designed to ensure they are easy to assemble and use, but we also offer resources and online support should you need it.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions or queries.
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Shredder Mini.
The cheapest possible shredder designed specifically for human power. The Shredder Mini is designed to be bolted to a table and used to shred bottle caps down to the perfect size for working with one of our Injection Machines.
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Shredder Basic (UK Only)
With 20kg/hr output, this shredder is designed to help you convert household plastics and old 3D prints into a fine 5mm granule perfect for recycling on our injection machines.
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3.3 Shredder Box in Mild Steel
A small mountable plastic shredder box designed to get you started recycling plastic. Can be hand powered or you can attach your own motor.
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3.3 Shredder Box in Stainless Steel
A small mountable plastic shredder box designed to get you started recycling plastic. Can be hand powered or you may attach your own motor. Lasercut Parts in Stainless Steel (tapped and countersunk where required)
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XL 3.3 Shredder Box in Mild Steel
Larger and 1/3 longer than our hugely popular mountable plastic shredder box. Requires a motor to operate.
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XL 3.3 Shredder Box in Stainless Steel
Larger and 1/3 longer than our hugely popular mountable plastic shredder box. Requires a motor to operate. Lasercut Parts in Stainless Steel (tapped and countersunk where required)
Once you have prepped and shredded your plastic, it’s ready to be injected into your chosen mould, using an injection machine.
Injection Machines.
The Injection Machine applies heat and pressure to melt your recycled plastic into the mould of your choice. With a 150cm³ melting volume, it is probably one of the largest, yet most affordable injection machines out there.
Our machines support a wide range of thermoplastics, including PLA, PETG, HDPE, ABS, PS, PP, and LDPE. They are compact in size, making them easily portable.
Take a look at our selection below, or click the ‘Get in touch’ button to discuss your ideas, questions or potential order.
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Wall Mounted Injection Machine
Based on the Open Source designs of Precious Plastic, the Sustainable Design Studio Edition Injection Machine is your perfect low-cost entry into recycling plastic waste.
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Standard Injection Machine
The original and best Injection Machine. Perfect for recycling plastic into many different possibilities. We guarantee you won’t find an Injection Machine with such capacity so cheap!
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Arbour Press Injection Machine
The latest iteration of Sustainable Design Studio’s Injection Machine. Designed from the ground up, this all-new injection machine uses a gear to make the production of recycled products faster and easier than ever before!
Our machines are designed with education in mind. That means that they are simple to assemble and disassemble, they are easy to repair and modify and those with no previous experience can be taught how to use them.
An Injection machine is used to melt the plastic and insert it into a mould.
We also provide consultancy.
Got an initial idea for a recycling project?
We can help you get from waste to product with the expert knowledge and advice of an experienced sustainable designer.