From Waste to Wonder
Kids Workshop for Environmental Impact
"From Waste to Wonder" is a hands-on educational workshop where children transform bio-waste like coffee grounds, potato starch, and casein into sustainable, compostable toys. The project teaches circular thinking and environmental awareness by showing kids how materials can be repurposed. It offers an interactive alternative to plastic toys, fostering responsible consumption and reducing waste.
Company/Institution
Design Academy Eindhoven
Design Academy Eindhoven is a renowned institution specializing in design, focusing on innovation across material, social, environmental, and critical areas. It fosters creativity and interdisciplinary thinking, offering bachelor and master programs that prepare students to make an impact in various fields through design thinking and practice. The Master’s in Social Design specifically emphasizes using design to address societal challenges, encouraging students to think about sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility in their work.
Country
Netherlands
Website
Designer(s)
Jamie van Duuren
Jamie van Duuren is a Swiss-born product designer focused on sustainability and social impact. With a hands-on approach, she explores innovative design methods, from home furnishings to educational workshops. During her bachelor’s she gained expertise in user research, prototyping & material exploration. Her master's project, "From Waste to Wonder," teaches children to create compostable toys from recycled bio-waste, promoting creativity and environmental responsibility. Through bio-design and alternative materials, she uses design as a tool for positive change and inspiring future generations