The Future of Materials: Local, Recycled, and Circular.

Material choices are shifting from “What looks good?” to “What impact will this have over time?”
Recycled HDPE is not a compromise material—it is an evolution: a resource that transforms waste streams into durable, spec-ready surfaces.

The next generation of materials will be:

• Local – sourced from regional waste to reduce transport emissions.

• Recycled – made from inputs already in circulation, not extracted from forests or petroleum.

• Circular – designed to be remade again, not disposed of or downcycled.

Designers in major creative hubs—New York, Chicago, LA, San Francisco, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Miami—are already reshaping the industry using recycled plastic sheets and sustainable solid surfaces. This movement isn’t a trend; it’s the baseline for how we design going forward.