--- title: "Our Recycling Process: Turning Plastic Waste into Treasure" description: "Discover how we transform plastic waste into unique, handcrafted home decor and office essentials. See our process from shredding to the final finish." canonical: https://mytribe.in/econscious.india/sustainable-corporate-gifting-merchandise/the-recycling-process-how-we-do-it last_updated: 2025-09-16 --- # Our Recycling Process: Turning Plastic Waste into Treasure Tribe Verified · 3,50,000 kg plastic waste diverted By [Econscious](https://mytribe.in/econscious.india) · Ships across India; Visit stores in New Delhi & Sonipat · ₹150 per piece (estimate) Part of [Sustainable Corporate Gifting & Merchandise](https://mytribe.in/econscious.india/sustainable-corporate-gifting-merchandise). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/econscious.india/sustainable-corporate-gifting-merchandise/gallery) We don't just sell products, we share stories of change. Here is how we transform discarded plastic into something beautiful and lasting for your home or office. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Ever wonder how our recycled plastic coasters are made? This video takes you behind the scenes, from shredding waste to hand-sanding each piece to achieve a smooth, unique finish. It's a labor of love.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bdffca48-674f-402b-a3a6-359c3fb176af) - [Video: In partnership with Bisleri's 'Bottle for Change' campaign, we recycle waste bottle caps into new, useful items. This collaboration helps us create greater awareness and amplify our impact on plastic recycling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5132fb4b-228c-45e5-a6ff-f5c587a7272c) - [Video: A glimpse into our workshop where the real work happens. Our skilled team members cut, sand, and finish each product by hand, ensuring every piece meets our quality standards.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b872d7fc-cfb7-448d-a571-306df38f3c7a) - ![When you choose our recycled products, you support a circular economy that creates livelihoods for rag pickers and low-income groups. Your purchase helps turn waste collection into a dignified and valuable profession.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f37b379-99b9-4eec-8249-9165c6ab238f) - ![Choosing a product made from recycled plastic is a vote for sustainability. It sends a powerful message that you value our planet's resources over the convenience of virgin materials.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23dd5607-b4ae-4586-a64e-eaee2ce635e7) - ![Did you know that creating products from recycled plastic uses 88% less energy than making them from virgin plastic? Your choice helps us conserve precious resources for future generations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b79d0173-4f13-4478-966e-f9feef6b1341) ## About The Recycling Process: How We Do It Making these pieces isn't an automated factory job. Every item starts as discarded plastic that we shred, melt, and hand-craft, which is why you will notice subtle variations in the marble patterns of our coasters or planters. It is a slow, manual process, but it is how we ensure that what reaches your desk is durable, waterproof, and a genuine step toward a cleaner environment. ### From Kachra to Conversation Starters Our recycling journey starts long before the final product sits on your desk. We source post-consumer plastic—bottle caps, discarded packaging, and HDPE waste—that would otherwise end up in landfills or oceans. **The Step-by-Step Transformation:** 1. **Collection & Sorting:** We partner with waste management initiatives to collect high-density plastic. 2. **Shredding:** The plastic is broken down into small flakes. 3. **Heat & Pressing:** These flakes are melted and pressed into raw, durable sheets. 4. **Hand-Finishing:** This is where the magic happens. Our team cuts these sheets into shapes like coasters, pen stands, or planters, hand-sanding every edge to get that smooth, marble-like finish. Because we work with waste, no two pieces are identical. Some have deep swirls, others are speckled. When you see a product from us, you aren't looking at a mass-produced item; you are looking at an individual piece of our mission. Choosing recycled plastic means using 88% less energy compared to manufacturing from virgin plastic. It is a simple switch that helps us turn kachra into a lasting asset for your corporate office or home. ## About Econscious We are Sonal and Vaibhav, and Econscious is our way of proving that sustainability doesn't have to be boring. We started by picking up trash on a mountain trek and now spend our days turning that same waste into products that last. 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