Relic Plastic CIC

RELIC PLASTIC CIC, formerly Precious Plastic Lancaster, is a UK-based micro-manufacturer established in 2018, dedicated to sustainable plastic transformation. They specialise in converting plastic waste into higher-value products, primarily through injection moulding and the production of recycled plastic sheet materials. Operating from an award-winning "Foundry" facility, the company focuses on eco-conscious practices, diverting significant amounts of plastic from landfills and contributing to CO2e emission reduction.

Their core capabilities include injection moulding for product prototyping and small to medium production runs (up to a few thousand units per month), supported by product and mould design services. They also manufacture recycled plastic sheet materials in various thicknesses, suitable for applications in shopfitting, interior design, furniture, and signmaking. RELIC PLASTIC CIC works with Polypropylene (PP 5), LDPE (4), and HDPE (2), meticulously separating plastics by colour and type. Their manual injection moulding process allows for lower setup fees, quicker turnarounds, and bespoke colour development through their "Colour Alchemy" process, with no minimum order quantities.

RELIC PLASTIC CIC is a verified Precious Plastic workspace, utilising open-source machines and tools as part of a global community initiative. They actively engage in community outreach through workshops and events, making their "human-sized" equipment suitable for family-friendly activities. Their commitment to fair pricing, paying a real living wage, and their unique manual processes are key differentiators. Project evidence includes recycling significant quantities of plastic through their manufacturing processes and collecting over 380,000 bottle tops since 2020.