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Transforming plastic waste into sustainable building materials and product solutions.

Our mission is to divert plastic waste from landfills and the environment, transforming it into sustainable building materials and product solutions.

03/30/2026

Looking for a memorable dining experience? Look no further!

We teamed up with to create custom pieces made entirely from locally sourced recycled plastics for their first dine-in spot in Madison Heights, MI.

What began as two brothers cooking beside a truck stop has grown into a globally recognized brand. Earning spots among America’s top 100 restaurants, a top three U.S. food truck, and building one of the largest online communities in hospitality.

- Stop in, grab a bite, and experience it for yourself.

- Restaurant owner or designer? Let’s create something custom for your space.

Reach out to [email protected] to collaborate.

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01/30/2026

From material studies to circular solutions and market ideas, the students at Lawrence Tech University pushed their work even further.

We’re excited to share that these pieces will be featured at in this May.

If you’re attending, come see their work in person! We will also be walking the show and connecting with others.

01/14/2026

In collaboration with , we developed a pair of beautiful storefront planter beds using our Sea Moss finish.

Made from 100% recycled HDPE, our panels are weather resistant and built to withstand a wide range of environments.

OTONO is a cafe and curated shop for vintage clothing and home goods, grounded in sustainability and community. It’s a welcoming space to work, shop, and connect. We highly recommend a visit!

Have a project in mind? Reach out to [email protected]

01/05/2026

Design Declassified sponsored a class project with Lawrence Tech University’s College of Architecture and Design for the Fall semester Sustainable Systems course.

For their midterm review, students were challenged to design a product centered on the idea of connection, using our Declassified Panels as the primary material. Through hands-on exploration, they studied the material’s unique properties and pushed them to their limits.

We were thrilled to see the creativity and experimentation using our Declassified Panels and will be sharing the final projects soon!

09/24/2025

Part Two of our Design + Circularity Workshop is here!

Join us as we dive deeper into design’s role in waste diversion and material responsibility.

We’ll also debut the sketch-off designs created from our 100% locally-sourced recycled panels.

📅 September 24 | 5–7 PM
📍 Knight Gallery, CCS Taubman Center

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09/10/2025

Part One of our Design + Circularity Workshop is in the books!

It was great to welcome students, faculty, and industry professionals to get hands-on with our 100% Michigan-sourced recycled panels.

The sketch-off brought forward some great submissions, and we cannot wait to debut them at Part Two.

📍 Part Two: September 24 | 5 – 7 PM
Knight Gallery, CCS Taubman Center

This session will feature short talks on design’s role in waste diversion and material responsibility, along with the final showcase of the sketch-off designs.

RSVP link 🔗 in bio

07/16/2025

In collaboration with , we’re proud to have contributed an installation to their Pantagruel table in the 2025 NeoCon showroom.

It was an honor to be part of the show, connect with reps, dealers, and customers about transforming recycled plastics into durable materials for lasting, sustainable solutions.

Have a project? Reach out to:
[email protected]

04/10/2025

We recently unveiled our second Fragments to Form exhibit at the Ferris State University Fine Art Gallery. On April 15th, we’re excited to return and engage with the next generation of decision-makers—sharing our story, mission, vision, and the values that shape our work.

If you’re a Ferris State student, we’d love for you to stop by and explore some of the inspiring artist collaborations featured in the exhibit.

04/01/2025

It’s, been a while, but we’ve been busy! We’ve been hard at work scaling our production methods to bring you the highest quality products and sheet materials—all made from 100% recycled HDPE. ♻️

We’re excited to share our latest collaborations, orders, and newly awarded opportunities to drive sustainability and contribute to the circular economy. Stay tuned for more updates!

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