Design Studio Recycling Bin
Alexela
March 2025
Design Studio Recycling Bin for Waste Sorting
Design Studio Recycling Bin became an important part of our studio after several designers began working on different projects in the same creative space. Every day brought printed layouts, packaging from material samples, cardboard, paper mock-ups, coffee cups and bottles into the studio as concepts developed into finished designs.
At first, recyclable materials accumulated alongside active project materials. Sample packaging remained beside worktables, printed drafts stayed in stacks after reviews and empty cups often remained where discussions had taken place. Because new ideas constantly replaced old ones, recyclable materials easily blended into the creative process.
We initially assumed the studio would be tidied once each project reached completion. In practice, projects overlapped throughout the week, meaning there was rarely a clear moment when everyone stopped working long enough to organise the space completely.
We introduced a dedicated recycling bin directly inside the design studio so paper, bottles, cardboard and everyday packaging could be sorted immediately after use without interrupting ongoing creative work.
The change became noticeable within a short time. Worktables remained available for current projects, presentation areas stayed clear and recyclable materials disappeared before they became mixed with active design samples.
One designer observed that starting a new project became easier because every workspace was already prepared. The studio layout, equipment and working methods remained unchanged. The improvement came from placing recycling exactly where creative work happened.
That experience showed us that design studios are constantly changing as ideas evolve into finished work. When recycling is integrated into the studio itself, keeping the workspace organised becomes a natural part of the creative process.
Alexela, Business Client
Product video: Recycling Bin Sorter 40W5 for Design Studio