Lazzerini unveils “Re-Compact” at Milan Design Week 2026: a recycled plastic seat showcasing material circularity

On the occasion of Milan Design Week 2026, Lazzerini presents a project that brings together innovation, sustainability, and design applied to the world of public transportation. At the center is Re-Compact, a seat made entirely from recycled plastic, showcased within the exhibition “The New State of Materials,” curated by Materially. Developed in collaboration with NEXTCHEM and MyReplast Industrie, the project embodies a circular approach to plastic: post-consumer waste is chemically recycled, transformed into high-quality technical granules, and used to create a durable product that is recycled and recyclable.

The installation presents a visual narrative of this transformation process. A series of plexiglass cubes containing recycled granules is displayed alongside the finished seat, illustrating the journey from discarded material to high-value product. Through Re-Compact, Lazzerini offers a tangible example of how circular economy principles can be effectively translated into industrial design, reinforcing the role of materials innovation in shaping more sustainable public infrastructures.

The New State of Materials
Stecca3 — Via Gaetano de Castillia, 26, Milan

Dates and opening hours:
April 20 — 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
April 21–25 — 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
April 26 — 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM