Waste to Wonder 2025

Turning Waste Into Wonder Through Art, Design, and Community

Two Events, One Vision for a Regenerative Future

Panel Discussion

Design in Motion – A New Blueprint for Urban Life

September 10, 2025
πŸ“ Urban Tech Xchange, 1520 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Explore visionary urban design and sustainability at this immersive panel + exhibit event:

  • Interactive installation

  • Experts from design, tech, policy, and community sectors

  • Circular mobility and materials innovation

  • Live panel discussion and interactive storytelling

 

Art and Design Showcase & Community Gathering

Art and Design in Action at the Riverbend Block Party

September 20, 2025 (Rain Date: Sept 21)
πŸ“ Sanctuary Farms, 3171 Lakeview St, Detroit, MI
⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Celebrate circular art and design and neighborhood creativity in this outdoor block party featuring:

  • Art and design installations

  • Compost & urban farming demos

  • Local vendors and community orgs working to reduce food waste

  • Family-friendly fun and food

Why Waste to Wonder?

At the intersection of art, sustainability, and community, the Waste to Wonder Initiative invites us to reimagine the life cycle of materials. These events transform discarded food waste into powerful design statements β€” from functional objects to immersive installations β€” showcasing how creative practice can lead to environmental change.

By centering artistic expression and design thinking, we spark new conversations about value, beauty, and regeneration. Waste becomes not just a challenge to solve, but a medium to shape, a canvas to build on, and a material to innovate with.

This is more than an event β€” it’s a movement toward circular culture, where creativity drives systems change and community collaboration becomes a design tool for more sustainable futures.

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