GOODWASTE

ABOUT

GoodWaste transforms so-called ‘waste’ materials into interiors and objects through design. We intercept and divert industrial waste from landfill, integrating strict circular economy principles.

We believe in social sustainability as much as environmental so we balance our commercial output with social impact initiatives that bring local communities into the design and making process.

GoodWaste have worked with public and private bodies including Create, OPDC/The Mayor’s Office and Selfridges, where they are selling a range of homeware products made from waste. They are currently part of the innovationRCA accelerator programme.

DURING THE FESTIVAL

Meet the Maker

Meet the Maker: Rafael El Baz to get an insight into the design process and development of his current project, ‘Take a seat’. Raf will introduce you to a series of stools being made, each one produced using materials that link to specific businesses or locations.

Each object aims to reflect its industrial past, celebrating the fact it is made from offcuts, yet with enough polish that they could be desirable to the area’s residents looking to furnish their new homes.

Take a Seat is supported by OPDC’s Small Grants Scheme, funded by Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.