Step into the innovative world of sustainable homeware design with Matt Watkins, founder of Special Studio, based right here in Tauranga. Special Studio pioneers 3D-printed homeware from recycled plastic, challenging the perception that 3D-printed plastic products can't be high-end, stylish, and sustainable.

Join us as Matt explores the intersection of sustainability and innovation in manufacturing, particularly in regard to 3D printing with recycled plastics. Discover the challenges and opportunities of using recycled materials, and the potential of 3D printing to revolutionize industries from furniture to disaster relief solutions.

Whakarongo to learn more about the pursuit of recyclability in design, from the Lulu bin to the many creative possibilities of 3D printing now and into the future.

(00:02:10) Sustainability in 3D Printing

(00:04:30) Recycling Plastics in Manufacturing

(00:07:45) Future of Sustainable Materials

(00:13:25) The Looming Waste Crisis

(00:14:15) Pioneering Sustainable Business

(00:18:53) Innovations in 3D Printing

(00:21:48) Design Limits in 3D Printing

(00:26:22) The Future of Eco Construction

(00:31:25) The Cost of Convenience

(00:36:28) Challenges in Sustainable Manufacturing

(00:39:45) Innovative Product Design Journey

(00:42:20) Creativity in Design and Business

(00:45:39) Scaling Production Challenges

(00:48:23) Sustainable Furniture Production

(00:49:47) 3D Printing's Expanding Horizons

(00:54:32) Recycling and Plastic Necessity

(01:08:11) Risks and Future of Food Production

(01:14:42) The Future of 3D Printing

(01:19:56) Furniture Sustainability Trends

(01:23:02) Where to Find/Follow Special Studio

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