Materials Guide
At Dezinery, material choice matters. We curate products made from recycled and lower-impact materials - and we believe transparency always beats greenwashing.
Below is a clear guide to the materials we use and why they matter.
Recycled Plastics
Recycled Soft Plastic
Made from flexible packaging such as shopping bags, food wrappers and plastic film. These materials are traditionally hard to recycle through kerbside systems, but specialist collection programs are turning them into durable new products.
Recycled content range: Typically 50-100% post-consumer recycled plastic
Used for: bags, outdoor products, furniture, homewares
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Reusable Plastics
Durable plastic products designed for long-term use rather than single-use disposal. Many include recycled content and are chosen for strength, performance and longevity.
Recycled content range: Varies by product (0-100%)
Used for: storage containers, drink bottles, kitchen and outdoor products
Other Recycled Materials
Agricultural Waste
Plant-based byproducts such as coffee husks and rice husks from food production. These materials turn organic waste into functional, long-lasting products.
Used for: reusable cups, tableware, homewares
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Industrial and Metal Waste
Reclaimed metal from manufacturing processes and end-of-life products. Metal and glass can be recycled repeatedly without losing quality, making them one of the most effective circular materials.
Used for: furniture, homewares, structural products
Rubber and Silicone
Diverts end-of-life tyres and rubber products from landfill. Rubber is highly durable and weather-resistant, while food-grade silicone offers reusable alternatives to single-use plastics.
Used for: mats, flooring, outdoor accessories, fitness and kitchen products
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Textiles
Repurposed fabric waste from manufacturing or post-consumer clothing. Reduces textile waste while creating unique, durable products.
Used for: bags, accessories, home textiles, storage solutions
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Why Material Choice Matters
Material choice affects:
- Durability - how long a product lasts
- Recyclability - whether it can be recycled at end of life
- Emissions - carbon footprint from production
- Resource use - recycled content vs. virgin materials
Recycled materials only deliver real benefits when products are designed to last. A single-use item made from recycled plastic is still waste.
| Featured Item | Material Type | Quick Action |
| Compostable / Recycled Bin Liners | Recycled Soft Plastic | View Product → |
| Recycled Children's Tableware | Recycled Rigid Plastic | View Product → |
| Eco Reusable Tableware | Agricultural Waste | View Product → |
Our Approach
We prioritise transparency over perfection.
What we do:
- Clearly state recycled content percentages
- Identify material sources (post-consumer vs post-industrial)
- Prioritise durability and longevity
- Avoid vague or misleading sustainability language
What we don't:
- Greenwash with empty claims
- Sell single-use products, even if they’re made from recycled materials
- Make sustainability claims we can’t verify
Understanding Recycled Content
Not all recycled content is equal:
- Post-consumer recycled (PCR): Material that has been used by consumers and collected for recycling (e.g. drink bottles, plastic bags, old clothing).
- Post-industrial recycled (PIR): Manufacturing waste reused before reaching consumers (e.g. factory offcuts, production scraps).
Both reduce the need for virgin materials, but post-consumer recycled content has the greater environmental impact, as it diverts waste that would otherwise go to landfill.
Shop By Material
Ready to make a sustainable choice? Explore products crafted from these materials:
Or contact us with specific questions about any product