Sustainable design starts with sustainable materials

As a designer or creator, you want to work with beautiful materials that also make a positive impact. Sustainability is essential to that. When you think of sustainability, you might think of recycled, eco-friendly, or carbon-neutral products. And you would be right, but truly sustainable materials go further. They combine environmental responsibility with practical usability, a long lifespan, and smart reuse.

Sustainability is more than “being green”: it’s about longevity, circularity, and innovation.

Duurzame materialen in de praktijk

More and more brands are taking circularity seriously. Just a few examples:

Green Cast produces fully carbon-neutral acrylic sheets.
Smile Plastics creates design panels from post-consumer waste: from yogurt pots (Alba) to chopping boards (Dapple).
Versato Pebbles contains recycled materials like old shoes.

Every producer contributes to a cleaner, more circular world in their own way.

Green Cast: circular acrylic with a purpose

One of our most used materials is acrylic known for its clarity, versatility, and durability. Green Cast is the world’s first 100% recycled and CO₂-neutral acrylic sheet.

It’s recyclable back to its original form, with no degradation in quality.

Why acrylic is a sustainable choice

Acrylic is not only stylish but also built to last, making it a truly sustainable choice in every sense:

UV-resistant and colourfast, no yellowing or fading; colour stability for at least 10 years
Scratch-resistant and easy to clean, no harsh chemicals needed
Hygienic and low-maintenance, perfect for heavy use

We still see our acrylic in projects over a decade old looking just as clean and vibrant.

Compared to other eco materials, acrylic stands out in versatility: it’s lighter than glass, stronger than many bio-based options and easily recyclable, making it a standout material for sustainable design.

Did you know?

Recycled acrylic is made from post-use plastics, while recyclable acrylic means it can be reused after its life cycle. Both contribute to a circular economy.

Closing the loop: reuse to the very last millimeter

Closing the loop

Sustainable design doesn’t stop after the first use. Thanks to our take-back service, used acrylic sheets get a second life. We collect and reuse or shred them into new circular sheet material.

That’s how we make sustainable design truly circular.