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.
A look back at the Waste Alchemists launch event, where people met makers, created with waste, and experienced a different way of looking at this wonderful but underrated resource.
It all started with a simple student challenge and an unexpected discovery. What followed was a growing curiosity about waste, the people transforming it, and the need for a place where their stories could truly last.
Leon from GreenSide shares how his initiative started, how it works in practice, and what it really takes to build products from waste in a local and social way. An honest look behind the scenes, straight from the maker himself.
We often think of waste as what ends up in our bin. But waste is created in many places we never see. When we start looking beyond our own habits, we begin to see not just a problem, but enormous potential.
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