Develop material assessment and transformation skills while tracking circular economy innovations, repair culture movements, and waste-to-resource technologies. We follow developments in material recovery, visible mending, and community-scale remanufacturing, always seeking creative approaches to extending object lifespans and reducing waste streams.
Creative Reuse & Upcycling
Subskills
Material Assessment & Salvage Fundamentals
Learn to evaluate discarded materials for reuse potential, understand material properties, and develop systematic approaches to salvage operations.
Electronic Waste Recovery & Transformation
Safely disassemble electronic devices, harvest reusable components, and transform e-waste into functional or artistic creations.
Glass & Bottle Transformation
Cut, shape, and repurpose glass bottles and containers into functional objects, decorative pieces, and building materials.
Metal Scrap & Welded Assemblage
Work with salvaged metal materials through cutting, joining, and welding techniques to create functional and sculptural pieces.
Plastic Recovery & Creative Applications
Process and reshape plastic waste using heat forming, shredding, and molding techniques for new functional and creative uses.
Paper & Cardboard Innovation
Transform paper and cardboard waste into structural materials, packaging alternatives, and creative applications through pulping, laminating, and construction techniques.
Repair Culture & Visible Mending
Master repair techniques across materials while embracing visible mending aesthetics that celebrate rather than hide the repair process.
Furniture & Object Restoration
Restore and rehabilitate discarded furniture and household objects through structural repair, refinishing, and creative reimagining.
Found Object Art & Assemblage
Create artistic works by combining salvaged materials, found objects, and discarded items into meaningful assemblages and installations.
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