Waste to Wonder 2024 Initiative
Join us for a day dedicated to celebrating and exploring the transformative power of sustainability and creativity at the Waste to Wonder 2024 Initiative event. Hosted by Ecosphere Organics in partnership with Make Food Not Waste during Detroit Month of Design in September, this event brings together artists, community members, and sustainability advocates to engage with the circular economy through art and innovation. The event will feature 2 interconnected events, each designed to inspire, educate, and foster community engagement around the theme of turning food waste into artistic and functional treasures.
There will be 2 events; (1) a public gallery and showcase on September 24, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, featuring interactive installations and talks on sustainability, where attendees can engage with the artworks, learn about the work being done to reduce food waste, view demos from our partners, and mingle with those working to reduce food waste, and (2) Eco-Innovators Workshop*, where participants will transform food waste into sustainable raw materials and learn how to create both artistic and functional products. This event not only highlights the innovative reuse of materials but also fosters community engagement in promoting a sustainable future.
Event Registration:
- Public Event - September 24, 2024 (RSVP Link)
- *Workshop (TBD)
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Participating Artists
Transforming sustainable materials into powerful expressions of creativity, innovation, and sustainability.
Participating Restaurants and Organizations
Contributing to a sustainable future by supplying repurposable organic waste.
Speakers
Leading transformative efforts by bridging sustainability and collaboration to create impactful solutions for a greener future.
Fireside Chat: ARTISTICS INNOVATIONS IN SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
Exploration of innovative materials derived from organic waste. The artistic process behind creating sustainable art and design pieces. Future trends in sustainable materials and their potential impact on the design industry.
Panel Discussion: REIMAGINING WASTE: THE INTERSECTION OF ART, DESIGN, AND POLICY
Investigating how collaborative efforts between artists, designers, and policymakers can lead to more effective and engaging food waste reduction initiatives.