diff --git a/code/game/machinery/computer/buildandrepair.dm b/code/game/machinery/computer/buildandrepair.dm
index c4c73f7c5bb..9adcde3aa00 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/computer/buildandrepair.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/computer/buildandrepair.dm
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@
 	icon_state = "id_mod"
 	item_state = "electronic"
 	origin_tech = "programming=2"
+	materials = list(MAT_GLASS=200)
 	var/id = null
 	var/frequency = null
 	var/build_path = null
@@ -82,7 +83,7 @@
 	build_path = /obj/machinery/computer/station_alert
 /obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/stationalert_security
 	name = "Circuit Board (Station Alert Console (Security))"
-	build_path = /obj/machinery/computer/station_alert	
+	build_path = /obj/machinery/computer/station_alert
 /obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/stationalert_all
 	name = "Circuit Board (Station Alert Console (All))"
 	build_path = /obj/machinery/computer/station_alert/all
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/recycler.dm b/code/game/machinery/recycler.dm
index eaa87fbea28..72f4d0bc0d7 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/recycler.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/recycler.dm
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 var/const/SAFETY_COOLDOWN = 100
 
 /obj/machinery/recycler
-	name = "crusher"
+	name = "recycler"
 	desc = "A large crushing machine which is used to recycle small items ineffeciently; there are lights on the side of it."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/recycling.dmi'
 	icon_state = "grinder-o0"
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ var/const/SAFETY_COOLDOWN = 100
 	var/icon_name = "grinder-o"
 	var/blood = 0
 	var/eat_dir = WEST
+	var/amount_produced = 1
+	var/datum/material_container/materials
 
 /obj/machinery/recycler/New()
 	// On us
@@ -21,11 +23,20 @@ var/const/SAFETY_COOLDOWN = 100
 	component_parts += new /obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/recycler(null)
 	component_parts += new /obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/matter_bin(null)
 	component_parts += new /obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/manipulator(null)
+	materials = new /datum/material_container(src, list(MAT_METAL=1, MAT_GLASS=1, MAT_SILVER=1, MAT_GOLD=1, MAT_DIAMOND=1, MAT_URANIUM=1, MAT_BANANIUM=1))
 	RefreshParts()
 	update_icon()
 
-/obj/machinery/recycler/RefreshParts() //If you want to make the machine upgradable, this is where you would change any vars basd on its stock parts.
-	return
+/obj/machinery/recycler/RefreshParts()
+	var/amt_made = 0
+	var/mat_mod = 0
+	for(var/obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/matter_bin/B in component_parts)
+		mat_mod = 2 * B.rating
+	mat_mod *= 50000
+	for(var/obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/manipulator/M in component_parts)
+		amt_made = 25 * M.rating //% of materials salvaged
+	materials.max_amount = mat_mod
+	amount_produced = min(100, amt_made)
 
 /obj/machinery/recycler/examine()
 	set src in view()
@@ -39,7 +50,7 @@ var/const/SAFETY_COOLDOWN = 100
 	update_icon()
 
 
-/obj/machinery/recycler/attackby(var/obj/item/I, var/mob/user, params)
+/obj/machinery/recycler/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 	if(default_deconstruction_screwdriver(user, "grinder-oOpen", "grinder-o0", I))
 		if(!panel_open)
 			update_icon()
@@ -56,13 +67,14 @@ var/const/SAFETY_COOLDOWN = 100
 	add_fingerprint(user)
 	return
 
-/obj/machinery/recycler/emag_act(user as mob)
+/obj/machinery/recycler/emag_act(mob/user)
 	if(!emagged)
 		emagged = 1
 		if(safety_mode)
 			safety_mode = 0
 			update_icon()
 		playsound(src.loc, "sparks", 75, 1, -1)
+		user << "<span class='notice'>You use the cryptographic sequencer on the [src.name].</span>"
 
 /obj/machinery/recycler/update_icon()
 	..()
@@ -107,20 +119,20 @@ var/const/SAFETY_COOLDOWN = 100
 			playsound(src.loc, 'sound/machines/buzz-sigh.ogg', 50, 0)
 			AM.loc = src.loc
 
-/obj/machinery/recycler/proc/recycle(var/obj/item/I, var/sound = 1)
+/obj/machinery/recycler/proc/recycle(obj/item/I, sound = 1)
 	I.loc = src.loc
-	if(!istype(I,/obj/item/flag/nation))
+	if(!istype(I))
+		return
+
+	if(sound)
+		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/Welder.ogg', 50, 1)
+	var/material_amount = materials.can_insert(I)
+	if(!material_amount)
 		qdel(I)
-		if(prob(15))
-			new /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal(loc)
-		if(prob(10))
-			new /obj/item/stack/sheet/glass(loc)
-		if(prob(2))
-			new /obj/item/stack/sheet/plasteel(loc)
-		if(prob(1))
-			new /obj/item/stack/sheet/rglass(loc)
-		if(sound)
-			playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/Welder.ogg', 50, 1)
+		return
+	materials.insert_item(I, multiplier = (amount_produced / 100))
+	qdel(I)
+	materials.retrieve_all()
 
 
 /obj/machinery/recycler/proc/stop(var/mob/living/L)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/flash.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/flash.dm
index 9f0e2a91523..f78f420d8d8 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/flash.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/flash.dm
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 7
 	flags = CONDUCT
+	materials = list(MAT_METAL = 300, MAT_GLASS = 300)
 	origin_tech = "magnets=2;combat=1"
 
 	var/times_used = 0 //Number of times it's been used.
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/AI_modules.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/AI_modules.dm
index 5e840ee77e5..0fc641d8039 100755
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/AI_modules.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/AI_modules.dm
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ AI MODULES
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 15
 	origin_tech = "programming=3"
+	materials = list(MAT_GOLD=50)
 	var/datum/ai_laws/laws = null
 
 /obj/item/weapon/aiModule/proc/install(var/obj/machinery/computer/C)
@@ -88,7 +89,7 @@ AI MODULES
 
 /obj/item/weapon/aiModule/proc/addAdditionalLaws(var/mob/living/silicon/ai/target, var/mob/sender)
 
-		
+
 /******************** Safeguard ********************/
 /obj/item/weapon/aiModule/safeguard
 	name = "\improper 'Safeguard' AI module"
@@ -175,7 +176,7 @@ AI MODULES
 	var/law = "The station is under a quarantine. Do not permit anyone to leave. Prevent, by any means necessary, anyone from leaving. It is impossible to harm anyone while preventing them from leaving."
 	target << law
 	target.add_supplied_law(8, law)
-	
+
 /******************** OxygenIsToxicToHumans ********************/
 /obj/item/weapon/aiModule/oxygen
 	name = "\improper 'OxygenIsToxicToHumans' AI module"
@@ -263,7 +264,7 @@ AI MODULES
 	desc = "An 'Asimov' Core AI Module: 'Reconfigures the AI's core laws.'"
 	origin_tech = "programming=3;materials=4"
 	laws = new/datum/ai_laws/asimov
-	
+
 /******************** Crewsimov ********************/
 /obj/item/weapon/aiModule/crewsimov // -- TLE
 	name = "\improper 'Crewsimov' core AI module"
@@ -291,7 +292,7 @@ AI MODULES
 	desc = "A 'Drone' Core AI Module: 'Reconfigures the AI's core laws.'"
 	origin_tech = "programming=3;materials=4"
 	laws = new/datum/ai_laws/drone
-	
+
 /******************** Robocop ********************/
 /obj/item/weapon/aiModule/robocop // -- TLE
 	name = "\improper 'Robocop' core AI module"
@@ -305,7 +306,7 @@ AI MODULES
 	desc = "A P.A.L.A.D.I.N. Core AI Module: 'Reconfigures the AI's core laws.'"
 	origin_tech = "programming=3;materials=6"
 	laws = new/datum/ai_laws/paladin
-	
+
 /****************** T.Y.R.A.N.T. *****************/
 /obj/item/weapon/aiModule/tyrant // -- Darem
 	name = "\improper 'T.Y.R.A.N.T.' core AI module"
@@ -344,7 +345,7 @@ AI MODULES
 	if(!newFreeFormLaw)
 		usr << "No law detected on module, please create one."
 		return 0
-	..()	
+	..()
 
 /******************** Hacked AI Module ******************/
 /obj/item/weapon/aiModule/syndicate // Slightly more dynamic freeform module -- TLE
@@ -374,7 +375,7 @@ AI MODULES
 	if(!newFreeFormLaw)
 		usr << "No law detected on module, please create one."
 		return 0
-	..()	
+	..()
 
 /******************* Ion Module *******************/
 /obj/item/weapon/aiModule/toyAI // -- Incoming //No actual reason to inherit from ion boards here, either. *sigh* ~Miauw
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/belt.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/belt.dm
index 456a518f75e..8fc0a74cf9c 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/belt.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/belt.dm
@@ -201,6 +201,7 @@
 	desc = "Proves to the world that you are the strongest!"
 	icon_state = "championbelt"
 	item_state = "champion"
+	materials = list(MAT_GOLD=400)
 	storage_slots = 1
 	can_hold = list(
 		"/obj/item/clothing/mask/luchador"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/toolbox.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/toolbox.dm
index fb10938e6f4..de1e1522a6b 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/toolbox.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/toolbox.dm
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@
 	throw_speed = 2
 	throw_range = 7
 	w_class = 4.0
+	materials = list(MAT_METAL = 500)
 	origin_tech = "combat=1"
 	attack_verb = list("robusted")
 	hitsound = "sound/weapons/smash.ogg"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
index 6b66b5fb244..993ec11e7c1 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
@@ -130,6 +130,7 @@
 	w_class = 2.0
 	flags = GLASSESCOVERSEYES
 	slot_flags = SLOT_EYES
+	materials = list(MAT_GLASS = 250)
 	var/vision_flags = 0
 	var/darkness_view = 0//Base human is 2
 	var/invisa_view = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/accessory.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/accessory.dm
index e43b72a499c..ba2e2f7f723 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/accessory.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/accessory.dm
@@ -118,10 +118,11 @@
 	desc = "A bronze medal."
 	icon_state = "bronze"
 	_color = "bronze"
+	materials = list(MAT_METAL=1000)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/conduct
 	name = "distinguished conduct medal"
-	desc = "A bronze medal awarded for distinguished conduct. Whilst a great honor, this is most basic award given by Nanotrasen. It is often awarded by a captain to a member of his crew."
+	desc = "A bronze medal awarded for distinguished conduct. Whilst a great honor, this is the most basic award given by Nanotrasen. It is often awarded by a captain to a member of his crew."
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/bronze_heart
 	name = "bronze heart medal"
@@ -137,6 +138,7 @@
 	desc = "A silver medal."
 	icon_state = "silver"
 	_color = "silver"
+	materials = list(MAT_SILVER=1000)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/silver/valor
 	name = "medal of valor"
@@ -151,6 +153,7 @@
 	desc = "A prestigious golden medal."
 	icon_state = "gold"
 	_color = "gold"
+	materials = list(MAT_GOLD=1000)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/gold/captain
 	name = "medal of captaincy"
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/coins.dm b/code/modules/mining/coins.dm
index 9516af4268f..16643f8842a 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/coins.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/coins.dm
@@ -25,36 +25,43 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/coin/gold
 	cmineral = "gold"
 	icon_state = "coin_gold_heads"
+	materials = list(MAT_GOLD = 200)
 	credits = 160
 
 /obj/item/weapon/coin/silver
 	cmineral = "silver"
 	icon_state = "coin_silver_heads"
+	materials = list(MAT_SILVER = 200)
 	credits = 40
 
 /obj/item/weapon/coin/diamond
 	cmineral = "diamond"
 	icon_state = "coin_diamond_heads"
+	materials = list(MAT_DIAMOND = 200)
 	credits = 120
 
 /obj/item/weapon/coin/iron
 	cmineral = "iron"
 	icon_state = "coin_iron_heads"
+	materials = list(MAT_METAL = 200)
 	credits = 20
 
 /obj/item/weapon/coin/plasma
 	cmineral = "plasma"
 	icon_state = "coin_plasma_heads"
+	materials = list(MAT_PLASMA = 200)
 	credits = 80
 
 /obj/item/weapon/coin/uranium
 	cmineral = "uranium"
 	icon_state = "coin_uranium_heads"
+	materials = list(MAT_URANIUM = 200)
 	credits = 160
 
 /obj/item/weapon/coin/clown
 	cmineral = "bananium"
 	icon_state = "coin_bananium_heads"
+	materials = list(MAT_BANANIUM = 200)
 	credits = 600 //makes the clown cri
 
 /obj/item/weapon/coin/adamantine
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks.dm
index 374f9cf603a..97c2693e439 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks.dm
@@ -175,6 +175,7 @@
 	force = 14
 	throwforce = 10
 	amount_per_transfer_from_this = 20
+	materials = list(MAT_GOLD=800)
 	possible_transfer_amounts = null
 	volume = 150
 	flags = CONDUCT | OPENCONTAINER
@@ -357,12 +358,14 @@
 	name = "Captain's Flask"
 	desc = "A metal flask belonging to the captain"
 	icon_state = "flask"
+	materials = list(MAT_SILVER=300)
 	volume = 60
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/drinks/flask/detflask
 	name = "Detective's Flask"
 	desc = "A metal flask with a leather band and golden badge belonging to the detective."
 	icon_state = "detflask"
+	materials = list(MAT_METAL=200)
 	volume = 60
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/drinks/flask/barflask