Plastic Fantastic & Where We Hope It Goes
Hands-on recycling workshops headed into Prince George classrooms this spring — built with the Northern BC Maker Collective and UNBC, and designed to replace overwhelm with possibility.
Read →Issue 1 - The Delve Dispatch - March 2026
The Newsletter
The Delve
Dispatch
Williams Lake, BC · Small-scale. Local. Circular.
I'm Emma. I run Delve Recycled, a micro-recycling and sustainability studio in Williams Lake, BC — collecting plastic from the community and turning it into products, programming, and possibility.
Delve has been deep in start-up mode for the past year and a half — procuring equipment, building out the studio(s), testing, and experimenting. We're now transitioning into operations, transforming more plastic than ever, and have some exciting events & partnerships in the works.
Each month the Dispatch will bring you news about what Delve is up to: new products, articles from the blog, studio and process photos, upcoming events, and beyond. Since this is the first Dispatch, I've included a survey — I have so many ideas about what to share, but want to hear from you about what you're most interested in.
Housekeeping: Add emma@delverecycled.ca to your contacts or drag this email into your primary inbox so you don't miss updates.
The first batch of the Big Change Comb is live — made from Type 5 polypropylene (shredded containers & water fight detritus). Only 10 left. Claim the title of OG Delve supporter.
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Our New Studios
Two purpose-built spaces. More capacity than we ever imagined.
Our main studio is in Williams Lake — the heart of our operation, equipped with a huge sheet press, monster shredder, two injection machines, and a growing library of molds. Our 3D printer and CNC machine mean we can design and test prototypes in-house, make our own injection molds, and offer custom recycled plastic products to clients.
The mobile studio is something special — a cargo trailer with a history in film special effects, which means it came with a seriously good interior setup. Inside: two shredders, two injection machines, and plenty of storage. It will travel to groups looking for recycling workshops across western Canada.
This capacity was made possible with funding from the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy's Plastics Action Fund and the Northern Development Initiative Trust.
Longer Reads
Is Local Plastic Having Its Farmers Market Moment?
Neon water balloon connectors, a drop point at the end of my driveway, and a question about whether local plastic is starting to follow the same logic as local food.
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The Best Investment I Made This Winter Was Free
I almost didn't apply to the WeBC Peer Mentorship Program. Ten weeks later, it's one of the best things I did for Delve this winter — and it costs nothing.
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When a Small Studio Hosts a Big Conversation
I bought a projector before I had anywhere to use it. Then Delve hosted a community energy dialogue — and the ripples travelled much further than expected.
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Help Us Connect
Have an idea, a connection, or an opportunity? Reach out at emma@delverecycled.ca
LoopLab is Looking for Corporate Sponsors
LoopLab brings hands-on plastic recycling into schools — students shred, melt, and reform real plastic into something new while learning about circular economy and design thinking. We have classrooms on the waitlist and are actively looking for organizations ready to sponsor a session… or ten. We'd love to be introduced to an individual or organization you think might be interested.
Know a Retailer?
We're looking to get Delve's recycled plastic products into stores across Canada. If you know a shop that would be a good fit — gift stores, outdoor retailers, sustainability-focused boutiques — please make the introduction.
Want a Workshop in Your Community?
Delve's mobile studio travels. If you'd like to see a recycling workshop come to your area, recommend a connection or drop us a line and we'll explore it together.
What do you want to know about Delve?
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This is the first Dispatch — I have lots of ideas about what to share. Tell me what you're most interested in.