Purpose Plastics

Purpose Plastics is a recycling and design studio based in Ipoh, Malaysia, with its main office and manufacturing studio located inside Lingkaran. Founded in 2020, the studio transforms discarded plastics — especially offcuts and hard-to-recycle materials — into functional home goods like organizers, candle holders, earrings, and chess sets.

All products are made on-site in small batches, using a process that involves sorting, cleaning, shredding, and re-forming plastic waste. Purpose Plastics is committed to creating thoughtful, low-waste objects while providing hands-on work opportunities, including project-based roles for refugees.