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Its not everyday that your product ends up on the front cover of Architecture Australia. It wouldn't have been possible without @breathearchitecture , @jeremy_mcleod and circular economy lead @irmavallenachon All credit goes to them, and if you haven't seen it yet, its still on at the @ngvmelbourne until the end of April.

🌍 GAME-CHANGING SUSTAINABLE FURNITURE IS HERE! Did you know most kitchens only last 10-20 years and office furniture barely makes it past 7? The worst part? Most end up in landfills. 😔 But we're changing that. Introducing betterJOINERY Ultima Laminate - 100% recyclable high pressure laminate joinery solution! 🌟 What makes it special? ✅Made from recycled food & beverage cartons + soft plastics ✅Covered with premium high-pressure laminate ✅Performs like traditional materials ✅Available in multiple sizes: 12/18/24/36mm and 2440/3000/3600mm long ✅100% recyclable (yes, really by saveBOARD!) The best part? You don't have to choose between quality and sustainability. Get both at a competitive price! 💚 Available now in Australia & NZ! 🇦🇺🇳🇿 👉 Ready to make your space eco-friendly? Download our design guide (link in bio) Contact us: 🇦🇺 Australia: [email protected] 🇳🇿 New Zealand: [email protected] or [email protected] #SustainableDesign #CircularEconomy #GreenInnovation #EcoFriendly #SustainableLiving #InteriorDesign #FurnitureDesign #Sustainability

Jason caught up with Paul from @saveboardanz to see how they are recycling plastic waste into wall linings for sheds and more. Watch along to see a Kiwi company manufacturing our waste into new products for us to build with. So good to support NZ made and jobs for Kiwi’s 🇳🇿👍🏼#shedlife #waikatosheds #saveboardnz #recycle #recycling #manufacturing #nzmade #buynzmade

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝗥 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 Soft plastics recycling is back across Australia, and we've updated some of the signage to show you how it goes from collection into a finished product. In another one of my home made videos, we are trying to give people transparency of what happens to it when it reaches saveBOARD and how we make our Green Woolworths board that you see in store. Collection is only half the story. For recycling to actually work, someone has to buy and use the recycled material. At saveBOARD, we turn post-consumer soft plastics and food & beverage cartons into building materials used in @woolworths_au Supermarkets, commercial fit-outs and homes. That coffee bag or bread bag you drop off doesn’t magically disappear. It gets: ➡️ collected ➡️ sorted ➡️ processed ➡️ manufactured ➡️ installed back into the built environment 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 = 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 #CircularEconomy #SoftPlastics #Recycling #BuildingMaterials #saveBOARD

𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝘁-𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀 We are regularly impressed by the creativity of our clients, who use saveBOARD to build spaces that reflect their personality, their interests, and their specific needs. Social media DIYer Crankiepantsnz used saveBOARD Exposed White Noise internal lining to give his workshop a complete custom fit-out. Beyond the modern aesthetic, the space is functional. It provides a durable, solid surface that allows tools and shelving to be fixed directly to the wall, creating a high-performance workspace that is fit for purpose, good for the planet and cost effective alternative to plywood, OSB or Strand board. If you don't follow Chris aka Crankiepantsnz on Instagram or Tiktok he's worth watching and often shows you what not to do, so you don't repeat it.... #saveBOARDanz #ExposedWhiteNoise #WorkshopDesign #CircularEconomy #SustainableBuilding

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗴𝗼 𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 🏗️ This clip is from a recent project captures exactly what we set out to achieve: a product that makes the builder's job easier, the building perform better, and the planet a little bit healthier. We talk about 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 + 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗧 + 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗘 and we believe betterBRACE delivers on all three without compromise. ✅ Engineered for Extra High wind zones ✅ Excellent bracing capacity up to 154BU/m (NZ) or 6.0kN/m (AU) ✅ Closes in the building faster, so fit-outs can begin before the rain screen is even on ✅ Market-leading price for a rigid air barrier / external bracing ✅ Reduces noise making for a quieter home ✅ Actively cuts the carbon footprint of every build it goes into In an industry where you're usually forced to trade off cost, time or quality (the old saying you can have only 2) we don't want architects, specifiers, builders to compromise. Locally made, from locally collected recyclable material and locally distributed in ANZ. #ThereIsOnlyOneChoice #saveBOARDanz #NZMade #AustraliaMade #betterBRACE #SustainableBuilding #ConstructionInnovation

𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘀.... Last week we completed another batch of testing, this time Shear Strength testing of our betterBRACE external bracing system, so structural engineers can complete Specific Engineering Design (SED) with confidence. To be a viable replacement for traditional building materials, we've had to prove that saveBOARD products are the same or better than what's already on the market. That means testing across the full spectrum: 🔊 Acoustics 💪 Bracing & shear strength 💥 Impact resistance 🌧️ Durability & weather exposure 🌿 VOCs & Formaldehyde emissions 🔥 Fire 🔄 Structural performance 🦠 Mould resistance Just to name a few of what we've completed over the last 4 years. The list is extensive and costly, but essential. Without independent, certified testing, our products simply cannot be used in Australian and New Zealand buildings. Every test is essential to ensure sustainable building materials are the obvious choice. #saveBOARDanz #betterBRACE #SustainableConstruction #BuildingMaterials #TestingIsEssential

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐲 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐈𝐘 𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐩 In this video, we built a quick DIY bike ramp using saveBOARD 2Faced. To make it interesting, I stepped in as the "foundational structure" while my son took the bike over the top. While this is definitely NOT a recommended application for our products, it’s a perfect demonstration of the board's impact resistance and structural integrity. No humans (or boards) were harmed in the making of this video! What is saveBOARD 2Faced? Our 2Faced board is a sustainable, high-performance building material made from upcycled composite packaging. It’s designed to be: - Impact Resistant: Clearly, it can handle a bike! - Flexible yet Strong: It contours without cracking under pressure. - Made from 100% post consumer soft plastics and 100% recyclable. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫: This video was filmed for demonstration and entertainment purposes only. Please use saveBOARD products according to the technical specifications and installation guides found on our website.

🎉 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮! @woolworths_au has now rolled out soft plastics collection points to more than 700 stores across five states, and we at saveBOARD are proud to be part of making it happen! The key piece for us is that Woolworths isn't just collecting soft plastics, they're closing the loop by bringing them back into their own stores and supporting a circular economy. In the 9News footage from last night you see our processing plant where soft plastic waste and food & beverage cartons are made into building materials, which have already installed across 170 stores nationwide. Woolworths is leading by example, not just talking about sustainability, but building it into the fabric of each store they refurbish. Next time you are in a Woolies, look out for the Green saveBOARD panels in the self-check out areas, low height walls, White panels around the milk fridges and feature walls in store. Thanks to Woolworths to help make this a reality and it couldn't be done without other processors like iQRenew, Plascrete, and Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia in reshaping how Australia handles soft plastic waste. The future of recycling needs to be circular otherwise it doesn't work. 🏗️ #SoftPlastics #CircularEconomy #FutureOfRecycling #Sustainability #saveBOARDanz #Woolworths #BuildingMaterials

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝗻? I followed the journey of my own empty coffee bag all the way from my kitchen, collection, through processing, to finished product. 𝗜𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿. Clean packaging, dropped into the bin at your local supermarket. From there it gets collated, sent to us at saveBOARD, shredded, mixed, then heated and pressed into a composite panel. That panel could end up back in a supermarket as a low height wall, or helping build a house. We're one of the soft plastics recycling partners across Australia and New Zealand turning this material into something real and usable, not landfill. The more people specify and use circular products like saveBOARD, the more impact we can have and the more recyclable material we can pull through for processing. 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 = 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 #SoftPlasticsJourney #SoftPlasticsRecycling #CircularEconomy

During Melbourne Design Week, Breathe Architecture is hosting two days of speaker sessions and panel discussions on low-carbon, circular materiality at their Alfred Street offices. Six panel discussions over Friday 22 May and Saturday 23 May. Build a Future will bring together a small, curated audience of designers, specifiers, makers and researchers, alongside a pop-up materials library showcasing a range of Australian sustainable building materials. Thanks to Sarah D’Sylva of @hyloh__ for loaning her materials library. Thanks also to @pelagic.earth for helping frame the event. All ticket revenue will be donated to the Wurundjeri Land Council. Link for tickets in bio #MelbourneDesignWeek #MDW2025 #BreatheArchitecture #CircularMaterials #LowCarbonConstruction

🌱 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐃 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐫𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 For the past six months, New Zealand nurseries have been using our 2FACED panel as the growing foundation for thousands of plants destined for sale. Before making the switch, the organisation were going through roughly 2,000 panels of imported plywood every year. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦? Plywood and water don't get along that well when lying flat with pooled water. Those boards were delaminating within 1-2 years and heading straight to landfill. Our 2FACED panel is made from 100% soft plastics, is naturally waterproof, and when it eventually reaches end of life, we can take it back and recycle it again. A genuinely circular outcome. A huge thank you to our client for trusting us with a real-world challenge and being our guinea pig, and proving that the right material can make all the difference. Next time you are at a nursery, keep an eye out for them as we slowly replace all the plywood in circulation. #SustainableNurseries #2FACED #SoftPlasticsRecycling #CircularEconomy #saveBOARD