About
A family-owned innovation hub.
Transmutation began with a simple idea: that plastic, treated as a problem, could be treated as a resource instead. From an empty shed in Robe, South Australia, to an Artisan Workshop we now manufacture industrial-scale circular products and have expanded to Melbourne.
Our Story
From an empty shed in Robe
Transmutation began in an empty shed in Robe, South Australia — building our own machines from old ovens and car jacks. From those artisan beginnings, we've grown into a scaled industrial manufacturer of recycled materials and products. As featured on Movin' to the Country.
Heritage · Founders
The Breadtag story, with Narelle
Co-founder Narelle tells the story of our Breadtag homewares — the range designed and sold by Country Road Australia, and a defining chapter in the early Transmutation story.
Our four pillars
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of Transmutation through the creation of environmentally concious circular products
Craftsmanship
We produce high quality, artisan and industrial products that are designed with longevity and circularity in mind.
Community
We embrace collaboration and building community in the recycling and manufacturing eco-system in Australia. We act local and think Global.
Innovation
Our ability to take hard-to-recycle plastic and transmute it into next generation, accredited circular products
Recognition
Awards, Accreditations & Memberships
National recognition and independent certifications that back the work coming out of Transmutation.
Award
Telstra Best of Business 2024
National Winner - Embracing Innovation
Award
Australian Small Business Champion 2021
National Champion Award winner.
Membership
United Nations Global Compact
Committed to responsible business practices and adhering to Sustainable Development Goals
Certification
GECA Certified
Good Environmental Choice Australia — independent ecolabel certification.
Certification
Australian Made & Owned
Proudly manufactured in Australia.
Certification
Australian Owned Certified
Independently verified Australian ownership.
Certification
ISO Accreditations
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 — Bureau Veritas.
Award
SIM-PAC 2025
Sustainability Impact Manufacturing — Product & Capability Award winner.
Membership
Sedex Active Member
Ethical supply chain and responsible sourcing commitment.
Membership
Australian Micro Recyclers Association
Member — supporting Australia's micro-recycling sector.