Transforming Waste Plastic Stories into Valuable Products: Launch of Upcycling Support Service Specialized in Environmental Activities

Press Release Information Title: Transforming Waste Plastic Stories into Valuable Products: Launch of Upcycling Support Service Specialized in Environmental Activities Subtitle: Company Name: Solid Lab Inc. Industry: Body (first 8000 characters): Solid Lab Inc. has launched a hands-on manufacturing support service specializing in environmental activities, which plans and manufactures original products from collected plastic waste. By utilizing its in-house developed and manufactured small, quiet pulverizers and desktop injection molding machines, the company has achieved small-lot production—tens to hundreds of units—and cost reduction, which were previously difficult. This service strongly backs environmental and CSR activities of local governments, NPOs, educational institutions, and companies from the perspective of sustainable product creation.

Washed and color-separated waste plastic (photo shows marine plastic), pulverized, and made into original items.

Background of the Service: Beyond merely collecting—towards "what comes next"

Currently, many environmental activities, such as marine debris issues and local cleanups, are being conducted, but much of the collected waste is still disposed of in landfills. Our company aims to create a new form of environmental activity, "start small and continue for a long time," by transforming waste plastic, imbued with the stories of these activities, into valuable products. This boosts participants' motivation and generates an economic cycle for the activities.

Three Features of This Service

1. One-stop hands-on support from planning to molding We provide end-to-end support, from product planning and design to the creation of specialized molds optimized for small-lot production, and actual molding and assembly. Consultations are also possible from the idea stage, even if concrete designs have not yet been decided.

2. Small-lot, low-cost design We use our in-house developed desktop injection molding machine and small, quiet pulverizer. While general factories require initial investments of several millions of yen for thousands to tens of thousands of plastic molded products, we offer plastic molding in small lots of tens to hundreds of units at an accessible cost.

3. Existing mold lineup available with zero initial investment If existing molds owned by our company, such as carabiners, beads, tiles, and buttons, are used, productization is possible with zero mold costs. This meets the needs of those who want to try it out first.

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Solid Lab Inc. is a laboratory company aiming to maximize the potential of people and technology.

In its "Manufacturing Education and Co-creation Business," through the operation of the manufacturing workshop "TONKAN terrace," it promotes the spread of digital fabrication equipment such as 3D printers and laser cutters, conducts educational programs, and supports the introduction of such equipment to local workshops.

Furthermore, in its "Circular Economy Business," the company is advancing machine development and technological development to regionally upcycle waste plastics, including marine debris, and transform them into valuable products. It also consistently supports the creation of systems for resource circulation within communities.

Utilizing technologies such as 3D printers and injection molding machines, the company proposes sustainable manufacturing practices, from planning and workshop implementation to unique product development. It also sells its own upcycled marine plastic products via e-commerce, striving to realize a cycle where waste materials reach daily life as valuable products.

Company Overview

Company Name: Solid Lab Inc.

Location: 1-1501 Takagi Chuo, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture

Business Activities: Manufacturing workshop operation, planning and design of upcycled products, mold design and manufacturing, contract production, and sales and introduction support for production equipment (machinery)

Dedicated service page: https://upcycle.solid-lab.jp/

Company HP: https://solid-lab.jp/

EC: https://tsukurito.co.jp/