We are a team of designers & engineers who want to play a part in making the world a better place by offering products that are durable, aesthetically pleasing, and made from existing resources.

From trash to treasure.
We made it our mission to transform plastic waste into valuable and sustainable products.

Plastic waste is a wicked problem that needs multiple perspectives and collective action to be successfully tackled.


With aesthetically pleasing designs, distinctive patterns, refined surfaces and almost endless applications, we make it our everyday mission to contribute to the development of a more sustainable and circular material economy in Austria, and inspiring others to join the mission globally.


Alone by using recycled plastic waste we lower our carbon footprint by 80% compared to the use of virgin materials.


As designers, but also producers, and consumers ourselves, we prioritize creating durable, unique, and visually appealing products, employing sustainable and climate-friendly production methods.


Our committment and goals

While we may not be perfect, we are dedicated to continuous improvement. We are committed to verifying the full life cycle and carbon footprint of our products while exploring ways to integrate post-consumer waste into our manufacturing processes.

  • We source materials from post-industrial waste streams within a 200 km radius from our headquarters.
  • Our products are no composites making them 100% recyclable at the end of their life-cycle.
  • Where it makes logistical sense we offer our customers a buy-back-scheme to give new life to old or damaged or discarded products.
  • All of our operations in Vienna are run by 100% certified green energy – a mix of hydro, solar and wind.
  • We make an effort to improve our environmental and social impact by working closely with research and academic institutions.
  • Our own offcuts waste is regularly sent back to our recycling partner, where it is reground and used as new raw material for our panels.
  • We use recycled packaging and CO2-neutral shipping for our parcels, and sustainably sourced timber for the shipping of our large panels.
  • Our committment to sustainability goes to the digital space too, by supporting the transition to a greener web.

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Meet the team
design led, sustainability driven
Raphael Volkmer
The mastermind behind it all. With a background in Industrial and ocial design and as one of the founders of Precious Plastic Vienna Raphael brings a broad foundation to the team. From a deep understanding for the production process, to pragmatic quick solutions if necessary he traverses FANTOPLAST on an everlasting search for the perfect color with a firm aesthetic understanding. Also if you ever plan to melt plastic in a pizza oven he can tell you a story or two.
Max Scheidl
Coming from a family working in theater and through his studies in the class Design Investigations at the University of applied Arts Vienna he is not afraid of getting his hands dirty. From 3D modeling, programming, mocking- up prototypes and adventurous experiments, Max brings a kind hearted and critical perspective to the team. Driven by the desire to create a positive impact he strives to face the challenges of our time with collective creative courage and is cheerful when you join that endeavour.
Alessia Scuderi
With her critical eye and well trained sense for aesthetics she is designing and manoeuvring our online and offline presence, working on different fronts, from web and print design to social media and press communications. She has many years of experience as a self-employed designer and is a true Ninja of form and colour.
Julian Jankovic
Through his studies of plastic engineering and his artistic approach he is a long term plastic expert. From creating intriguing sculptures, to a persistent tenacity when sourcing material Julian supports FANTOPLAST with his keen eye for quality and knowledge about materials. Even if Julian sometimes gets frustrated when a panel does not meet his high standards he is the everlasting sunshine at FANTOPLAST.
Florian Schäfer
Through his studies at the University of Economics Vienna and experience at different business agencies he is orchestrating the numbers with a calm hand and a keen eye. Together with Raphael he facilitates workshops with Precious Plastic Vienna. He is interested in Artificial Intelligence and strategies on how we could scale our internal production. Beyond the numbers his calm hand also was able to win a christmas party for everyone at FANTOPLAST at a small bowling tournament.
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You
We currently do not have open positions. We hope to expand soon and will be looking for someone, with previous experience, to cover a position in Sales & Distribution, Research & Development and Social Media Management.
Our story
from open-source research and education to sustainable and responsible manufacturing

It all started with a pizza oven. Our journey into plastic recycling began in 2018 when our co-founder Raphael, along with others, launched a branch of the open-source network Precious Plastic in Vienna.


Over the years, Precious Plastic Vienna has specialized in producing small-sized recycled panels from post-consumer PP and HDPE, becoming a go-to resource for architects and designers in Austria seeking distinctive, sustainable materials for their projects.


In 2022, we founded FANTOPLAST as a limited company to scale up and professionalize the production processes initiated with Precious Plastic Vienna. FANTOPLAST and Precious Plastic Vienna continue to collaborate closely, sharing knowledge, staff, and a commitment to open and transparent education in the complex field of plastic recycling.