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CRWill Recycled Materials Like Cleanstone Make or Break Your Design Career?
What if the material you choose could decide whether you win your next project—or lose it?
An architect from Woods Bagot once asked me:
“Cool story bro, but is your product going to make my career—or break my career?”
It stung a little. But it was the best feedback I’ve ever had.
Because they’re right.
When you pick a material, you’re not just picking a sheet.
You’re putting your name behind it.
Your reputation.
Your client’s trust.
The reality:
90% of architects say material choice influences whether they get repeat work (AIA survey).
Fit-outs account for nearly 40% of a building’s lifecycle carbon emissions (WorldGBC).
Most materials in use today will end up in landfill within 5–7 years.
That’s pressure.
And it’s why we built Cleanstone:
100% recycled plastic, made in NZ.
Waterproof, durable, and proven in schools, retail, and commercial spaces.
Avoids up to 1,000x the carbon emissions compared to virgin plastics and minerals.
We designed Cleanstone so your work doesn’t get let down by poor materials.
So you can specify with confidence.
So your projects stand the test of time.
If you’re working on a project that needs to:
Win awards
Reduce waste and carbon
Build something your team, your clients, and even your kids can be proud of
Then maybe it’s time to try a material that has your back.
Your turn:
Would you back a recycled material if it could strengthen your portfolio and reduce your project’s footprint? Or is the risk still too high for you?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Jump on criticaldesign.nz or flick me a DM if you want samples for your next project.
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