From Waste
To Wonder

The home for 
waste transformation
creative makers
awesome products
hands-on workshops
inspiring events
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Discover makers, products, and events seeing waste as an awesome resource

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Say hello to our Alchemists

Skateriors

Skateboards (kick)flipped into statements

Hollands Wol Collectief

Felt made from otherwise wasted wool

La Femme Qui Rit

Kimonos made from wedding dresses

Buurman Utrecht

Circular construction workplace

Portrait of Irma from Outfits with Sam from Waste Alchemists

Oudfits

Products from otherwise wasted jeans

Studio Tosca

Art made from ocean waste

Studio Wae

Circular flooring and paving

Portrait of Imke from Mooza and Sam from Waste Alchemists

Mooza

Accessories from leftover leather scraps

No Waste Army

Food boxes from rescued vegetables and fruit

Green Side

Upcycled paper goods

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Upcoming workshops you don't want to miss!

  • Workshop

Build your own Japanese Stool

  • Organised by:
  • Buurman Utrecht
During this workshop, you will make your own stool using wood from Buurman’s shelves. You will work according to the design by Ishinamakilab, but variations are possible. You decide how deep and how long you want to make it.
  • Utrecht, NL
  • 10:30-16:30
  • NL
  • €110
  • Utrecht, NL
  • 10:30-16:30
  • NL
  • €110
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Build your own winerack / mini table / balcony bar

  • Organised by:
  • Buurman Utrecht
Could your home use a side table? Or a wine rack? Or a bar for the balcony? Make it yourself at Buurman using circular wood. Everything is designed for the perfect drinks party!
  • Utrecht, NL
  • 11:00-15:00
  • NL
  • €70
  • Utrecht, NL
  • 11:00-15:00
  • NL
  • €70
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Create your own garden box or plant table

  • Organised by:
  • Buurman Utrecht
In this workshop, you can get creative with the design, but you can count on expert guidance while building your own circular vegetable garden box, plant table, or vertical herb garden. And if you have ideas for the shape, we’ll help you brainstorm!
  • Utrecht, NL
  • 11:00-15:00
  • NL
  • €70
  • Utrecht, NL
  • 11:00-15:00
  • NL
  • €70
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Create your own garden box or plant table

  • Organised by:
  • Buurman Utrecht
In this workshop, you can get creative with the design, but you can count on expert guidance while building your own circular vegetable garden box, plant table, or vertical herb garden. And if you have ideas for the shape, we’ll help you brainstorm!
  • Utrecht, NL
  • 11:00-15:00
  • NL
  • €70
  • Utrecht, NL
  • 11:00-15:00
  • NL
  • €70
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Create your own garden box or plant table

  • Organised by:
  • Buurman Utrecht
In this workshop, you can get creative with the design, but you can count on expert guidance while building your own circular vegetable garden box, plant table, or vertical herb garden. And if you have ideas for the shape, we’ll help you brainstorm!
  • Utrecht, NL
  • 11:00-15:00
  • NL
  • €70
  • Utrecht, NL
  • 11:00-15:00
  • NL
  • €70
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  • Workshop

Create your own garden box or plant table

  • Organised by:
  • Buurman Utrecht
In this workshop, you can get creative with the design, but you can count on expert guidance while building your own circular vegetable garden box, plant table, or vertical herb garden. And if you have ideas for the shape, we’ll help you brainstorm!
  • Utrecht, NL
  • 11:00-15:00
  • NL
  • €70
  • Utrecht, NL
  • 11:00-15:00
  • NL
  • €70
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MaterialDistrict Utrecht 2026: A place where waste proves to be a valuable resource

A look back at MaterialDistrict Utrecht 2026, where we once again discovered how many inspiring makers are already transforming waste into materials, products, and new possibilities.
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About Waste Alchemists

Our belief is quite simple: Why throw away something that still has value?

Luckily, there are creative makers everywhere who not only share this belief, but act on it every single day. Just like alchemists turning base metals into gold, these makers transform waste into awesome products. Bags from banners. Cutting boards from skateboards. Belts from bike tires. Their creations are not only useful, but also full of stories!

With Waste Alchemists we bring these inspiring stories on to one single platform. You can discover the makers, explore their products, learn new skills during their workshops/events, and join a growing movement that’s reimagining waste, piece by piece. In other words, we’re building the home for waste transformation. Curious?

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