The core value of repurposing is to use a residual material in a way that compliments the material’s properties to the best of it’s abilities. By using our residual stream of recycled PET-felt scraps to create a series of cat houses, Meuq design did just that. The studio has been working with WasteBase’s waste streams […]
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At Dutch Design Week 2024, WasteBase showcased an innovative design challenge aimed at inspiring circular creativity with leftover materials. The challenge welcomed participants to repurpose items from the WasteBase database to create functional and beautiful designs. This event drew 29 participants, resulting in unique submissions and shining a light on sustainable possibilities in design. The
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The WasteBase materials wall, once showcased at the ‘Dutch Design Week’ and ‘Vakbeurs Recycling’ (Recycling Trade Fair) in 2023, has now found a new home at the Jakoba Mulder House (JMH) within the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Facilitated by the Center of Expertise: City Net Zero, and with the collaborative efforts of Yanti Slaats
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The environmental hazards of petroleum-based plastics extend beyond their persistence in the environment after use. Despite recent efforts and a shared understanding that we should recycle and reuse more, the environmental impact of their production remains. As the impact of fossil fuels becomes more apparent, there has been a movement towards collaborating and harnessing nature
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Held annually in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, the Dutch Design Week, or DDW for short, is a renowned event that showcases the latest trends and innovations in design. Participating in this design event has been a dream of ours since we first enrolled in the field of design, and in 2023 that dream came true. WasteBase’s
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WasteBase recently partnered with Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences for an immersive project in Circular Design. The collaboration aimed to challenge students from the Industrial Design Engineering course to repurpose a surplus of misprinted toy roads from the Dutch Toy Company Waytoplay Toys. The residual-stream in question, made from highly flexible PVC, possessed durable, waterproof,
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WasteBase has achieved a milestone as a pre-finalist for the renowned AMSIA (Amsterdam Science and Innovation Award) in the Sustainability and Circular Economy category. This recognition is not only a testament to WasteBase’s innovative materials database and unique approach, but it is also a personal triumph for the passionate team behind the platform. At the
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The Laysan lamp by Circlefied is a true work of art, with a unique organic shape that catches the eye and adds a touch of minimalistic style to any room. What makes this lamp truly special is its origin – it’s made from a leftover piece of the production of garbage bags. Despite its humble
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HOOK’d is a lamp that has a fascinating and heartwarming backstory. Millions of specific brackets are discarded by industries worldwide every year, and these brackets are what inspired the creation of this unique lamp. These hooks were initially used in a powder coating plant, as they were utilized by our partner Bruynzeel Storage Systems. Unfortunately,
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The High Profile lighting collection is a creation of Dutch design company MVRDV, which repurposed scrap aluminium profiles leftover from the manufacturing process of Delta Light’s recessed lights. Delta Light collaborated with MVRDV to repurpose the waste material and highlight its beauty in a design that showcases a typically concealed feature. The High Profile lamps
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