Design Your Own Recycled Product
A simple tool that lets you pick, shape, and personalize home goods made from recycled plastic-no design skills needed.
What This Tool Is
This design tool is an easy-to-use “product builder.” Instead of buying something off the shelf, you can pick a product-like a stool, planter, or side table-and make it your own by adjusting size, shape, and style. Behind the scenes, the tool makes sure your design will actually work when we 3D print it from recycled plastic.
Why It Matters
Every product you create saves plastic from ending up in the landfill. The tool shows you how many bottles or bins your design has kept out of the trash. So, not only do you get a unique piece for your home-you’re also helping the planet.
How It Works (Simple Steps)
01
Pick a product
Choose from a list of items you’d like to customize.
02
Make it yours
Use sliders and buttons to change the size, shape, and features.
03
See your impact
The tool calculates how much plastic waste you’ve saved.
04
Print your Product
Your design is sent to our Gigalab, where it’s 3D-printed from local recycled plastic.
What This Tool Is
Planters
for your garden or balcony
Stools and tables
for everyday use
Decorative pieces
like vases and bowls
Each design is strong, practical, and made to last-all while giving new life to plastic waste.
Why It’s Different
Super simple
No engineering or design background needed.
Real impact
Track the plastic you save with every design.
Local production
Items are made nearby in the Gigalab, reducing waste and shipping.
Try It Yourself
Sit down at the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore, open the design tool on a tablet or computer, and see how fun it is to create something unique. Then watch your design come to life in recycled plastic.
Ready To Get Started?
Explore our parametric design tool and start creating sustainable housing solutions today.