The Story of
Waste Alchemists
We are the home for waste transformation. We made it our mission to change the way we see waste, forever. How? By spotlighting the makers, products, workshops, and events proving that waste is far from worthless. We bring these stories to life with joyful visuals, playful storytelling, and real connection. No blame games or doom-and-gloom talk about humanity. Just celebrating the creative uses of waste that are already out there. Curious about more? Great! That’s where it all starts.
Why does Waste Alchemists exist?
To change the way we see waste
Too much gets thrown away just because we’re used to it. We flip that mindset by showing that waste can be playful, beautiful, useful, and full of stories.
To support the makers behind this magic
Creative makers are transforming waste into wonder every day. We’re here to give them the spotlight, visibility, and support they so much deserve.
To discover makers, products, and events
Whether it’s discovering unique makers, their products, joining a hands-on workshop, or showing up at inspiring events, we make it easy and fun to be part of it.
The team behind this magic
Just like waste can’t transform itself, this platform isn’t built alone. Waste Alchemists is shaped by many curious minds, kind hearts, and creative hands. From the quiet magic of design to the loud laughter in brainstorm calls, it’s all co-created. The core crew weaving it together today? That’s Daniel with his webdesign superpowers, Jelle with his sense for playful branding, Feya with her poetic spark with illustrations, and Sam with his stubborn love for visual stories that matter. But really, we’re just the compost, the true richness comes from the makers we spotlight and the community growing around them.
SAM
FOUNDER & CAMERA GEEK
DANIEL
'DIGITAL DAN'
JELLE
BRAND-MAN
FEYA
PROFESSIONAL DOODLER
The story behind this movement
It started with a hammock.
While studying Global Project and Change Management, Sam and his team were challenged to come up with a sustainable business idea. After some wildly different brainstorms and serendipitous moments, the idea of lightweight hammocks made from old hot air balloons emerged. Curious whether that was even possible, we started calling around. That’s when we stumbled on something much bigger. One balloon company told us they often burn entire rolls of brand-new fabric, just because it were production leftovers.
That moment stuck. How much more valuable material gets thrown away without a second thought? Is there really nobody out there who could still use this “waste”?
From that seed, Waste Alchemists started to grow. We began documenting makers who turn waste into beautiful, meaningful products. Not just things, but stories. Skateboards into cutting boards. Banners into bags. Bike tires into belts.
They’re out there. But most people don’t see them. That’s what Waste Alchemists is for. A platform to spotlight makers, products, and events that show how much potential hides in plain sight. We just need to look at it differently. So let’s change the way we see waste, together.
Want to know how it all unfolded? Read the full story.
Ring ring, is that a new collab incoming?
Got an idea, a project, a question, or a wild plan involving waste? We’re all ears. We love meeting new people, exploring fresh collaborations, and seeing where curiosity might lead. Let’s see what we can turn into something awesome, together.