From PVC Waste to Building Tiles with Pretty Plastic

Join host Ian Peterman in this inspiring episode of Conscious Design as he interviews Leva Konaté, an account executive at Pretty Plastic. Konaté shares the remarkable journey of Pretty Plastic, which began in 2017 with a commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly construction through the use of 100% recycled building materials. The company initially focused on creating innovative building tiles from household HDPE plastics, earning accolades for their unique designs. As they transitioned to working with PVC, they faced significant challenges but ultimately succeeded in developing high-quality tiles that repurpose PVC waste from various sources. This episode explores Pretty Plastic's dedication to circularity in the construction sector, highlighting their aesthetically pleasing and easy-to-install tiles designed specifically for schools and utility buildings. Notable Moments: 00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:26 - The Origin Story of Pretty Plastic 04:22 - Challenges and Innovations in Recycling PVC 06:50 - Product Development and Market Expansion 16:05 - Sustainability and Future Plans 34:35 - Conclusion and Contact Information About Pretty Plastic Pretty Plastic transforms waste into stunning, safe, and enduring facade and roof claddings, championing a circular economy where resources thrive in a cycle of continuous renewal. Our tiles are made of 100% recycled PVC. Embrace the beauty of upcycling, one tile at a time – from trash to tile, building(s) from waste.  Learn More About Pretty Plastic Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prettyplastic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we_are_prettyplastic/ Website: https://www.prettyplastic.nl/ Pinterest: https://nl.pinterest.com/weareprettyplastic/ ▪️ Download Chapter 1 of the Conscious Design Book for FREE: https://www.petermanfirm.com/consciou... ▪️ Want to be a guest? Visit: https://bit.ly/3BetCkf ▪️ Want to work with us? Connect with Peterman Firm: https://www.petermanfirm.com/connect/ FIND US ONLINE 🤳 YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/3sG7VEi Blog: https://bit.ly/3kltV6s Conscious Design Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KNMN9BT Join our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/2U8IlMS Visit our website: https://www.petermanfirm.com/ We created this content so creative entrepreneurs like you can integrate social and environmental responsibility into your brand’s DNA through #ConsciousDesign. Ian Peterman, the leading expert in Conscious Design, hosts the Conscious Design podcast and is the co-author of the book Conscious Design. If you enjoy our content, please support us by subscribing and sharing our episodes!