Joseph Klatt - Marble Plastics and the Art of Recycled Goods

Green Champions

Do you know what happens to those bread tags or misprinted 3D models? What if they could be transformed into beautiful, functional furniture?

Joseph Klatt, the founder of Marble Plastics, is on a mission to revolutionize the furniture industry. His company is transforming discarded plastic – from bread tags to 3D printer waste – into durable and beautiful chairs, tables, and countertops. Their unique compression molding process preserves the character of the recycled plastic, creating visually stunning pieces that tell a story of sustainability. Marble Plastics prioritizes local sourcing and collaborates with recyclers to minimize their environmental impact. By championing hyper-local recycling, they are contributing to a more circular economy where materials are reused and waste is reduced. Joseph envisions a future where bioplastics play a crucial role in replacing single-use plastics. He also emphasizes the need for government intervention to make sustainable materials more accessible and affordable. With a growing demand from businesses seeking eco-friendly products, Marble Plastics is leading the way in demonstrating how style and sustainability can go hand in hand.

Episode in a glance

- Marble Plastics' Unique Process for Creating Recycled Plastic Sheets
- Why Furniture is the Most Exciting Product for Marble Plastics
- The Story Behind the Name Marble Plastics
- The Plastic Used by Marble Plastics, Including Bread Tags and 3D Printer Waste
- The Concept of Hyper-Local Recycling and Its Importance for Sustainability
- The Biggest Changes Needed to Address the Plastic Problem
- The Excitement and Demand from Businesses for Recycled Plastic Products
- How to Support Marble Plastics
About Joseph Klatt

Joseph Klatt is the founder of Marble Plastics, a company pioneering the creation of beautiful, durable products from 100% recycled plastic sheets. His passion for sustainability was ignited by a college job collecting recycling by bicycle, which led him to study environmental management. After developing a business-to-business recycling platform at the Ohio EPA, Joseph joined the open-source Precious Plastics community in the Netherlands, where he gained expertise in small-scale plastic recycling and fostering mission-driven movements. He then transitioned to Portugal, training communities worldwide to implement Precious Plastics' recycling technology. Driven by a desire to revolutionize plastic recycling and promote circularity, Joseph founded Marble Plastics to transform plastic waste into stunning furniture, countertops, and wall coverings, diverting materials from landfills while creating beautiful, eco-friendly products.
Connect with Joseph Klatt, Precious Plastic, and Marble Plastics

Precious Plastic → https://www.preciousplastic.com/

Marble Plastics → https://marbleplastics.com/

Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marbleplastics/

LinkedIN → https://www.linkedin.com/company/marble-plastics

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Chapter

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Marble Plastics' Unique Process for Creating Recycled Plastic Sheets (00:01:13)

3. Why Furniture is the Most Exciting Product for Marble Plastics (00:02:29)

4. The Story Behind the Name Marble Plastics (00:03:44)

5. The Plastic Used by Marble Plastics, Including Bread Tags and 3D Printer Waste (00:06:04)

6. The Concept of Hyper-Local Recycling and Its Importance for Sustainability (00:10:12)

7. The Biggest Changes Needed to Address the Plastic Problem (00:12:47)

8. The Excitement and Demand from Businesses for Recycled Plastic Products (00:16:47)

9. How to Support Marble Plastics (00:19:57)