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re- embraces the value of craftsmanship and pursues a powerful approach to waste management. The core of this product is the extensive search for re-employing existing materials and their use, making re- the utmost definition of sustainable and responsible design.

We constructed our fabrication process to adopt a circular cradle by merging different techniques, materials, and experience. With the goal of providing accessible and appealing products, we have created an alternative to coffee packaging that could then be used for multiple purposes, benefiting from a pragmatic second-life. By preserving material - coffee waste and recycled plastic -as the raw base of our production mechanism and guaranteeing its potential for future use, the only acceptable extinction is that of waste and fast consumerism.

In collaboration with: Myriam Barba & Verus von Haeften

PRODUCT

2021

A hand holding a dark bottle of medication pouring liquid into a white pill bottle.
A black and white image of a person's hand holding a cup of coffee from an overhead perspective, with the coffee surface showing a speckled pattern.
Shaking salt or sugar over a black cooking pot or pan.
A digital scale with a small bowl on top, measuring 40 grams of a white powder, with a hand holding a spoon above the bowl, and a smartphone lying on a wooden surface in the background.
A close-up black-and-white photo of a bowl with a mesh cloth draped over the top, possibly containing a skimmer or a similar kitchen tool.
A black, burnt cup with a rough, uneven rim and stains inside, placed on a white surface.

Research
Process

We explored traditional Ethiopian weaving alongside products made from plastic, a major contributor to landfill waste. By merging these two areas, we conceptualized a product that supports Ethiopia’s largest export, coffee (51.3%), while utilizing the country's traditional materials and techniques to promote growth and reduce plastic waste.

A collage of images showing different handcrafted and natural objects, including traditional tribal hair weaving, a bird's nest, a fishing basket, a food basket, a bamboo hut, a boat, a pet lamp, a plastic bottle, a food wrapper, a plastic bag, a plastic plate, and a plastic bottle cap, each with descriptive tags and explanations.
A hand holding a dark, round, shallow bowl with a textured pattern inside, against a plain light background.
Instructions for making reusable coffee waste bowls, including ingredients like glycerin, agar agar, water, and coffee waste, with step-by-step method details.

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