From the article:

What’s almost more remarkable is that the scientists say a single new blank disc can be manufactured using conventional DVD mass production techniques within six minutes.

Less "tree" more "pile".

Bottom row looks way more diverse than I'd expect.

Looks amazing. I didn't know it was possible to fully hide the layer lines like you've done. How difficult was it to sand?

Awesome, I didn't know they had a kickstarter going. No such thing as bad press I guess.