Diffuse Reuse: Circular design lighting from recycled plastic

Diffuse Reuse focuses on creating lighting with unique diffusion patterns using 100% recycled PET plastic.

Phase 1 of the project is an exploration of design possibilities that take advantage of the diffusive properties of large-format 3D printing, while accommodating the material challenges of recycled PET.

The next phase of the project is focused on reclaiming and processing local material, creating a circular reuse process entirely contained within the bay area.

Additive Manufacturing Process

Near-100% material efficiency

Unique Diffusion Pattern

Layered design cannot be manufactured using traditional methods. Diffuse Reuse embraces the process and prints using wide layers for unique diffusion quality