Taking hard-to-recycle plastics and turning them into other accessories
Gomi, a British upcycling company, transforms hard-to-recycle plastics and retired e-bike batteries into stylish, functional tech accessories like power banks and speakers. Co-founder Rishi Gupta emphasizes sustainability, repairability, and customization as key pillars of their approach. The company sources waste materials, including plastic bags, coffee cup lids, and even old Barbie dolls, to create unique marbled designs. Gomi partners with brands like Vans and Chilly’s for limited-edition projects and ensures all products are repairable and recyclable by avoiding glue in assembly. Expanding beyond tech, they now upcycle textiles, such as discarded courier uniforms, into laptop sleeves and bags. Gomi’s sustainability-driven mission has garnered praise in the promotional products industry, offering eco-friendly alternatives to landfill-bound waste while maintaining high design and functionality standards. Learn more about this innovation.
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