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for people in their final days of life
from AUB Human - Scan Me
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Abstract Waste Emily Hatton BA (Hons) Textiles
Abstract Waste is an experimental hard surface project exploring the aesthetic potentials of reusing waste materials in design, in an effort to combat the global waste problem. The project aims to address SDG Goal 12: Ensure Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns. It specifically provides a solution for targets 12.4 and 12.5 by reducing waste through reuse and repurpose, preventing further damage to the air, water and soil.
Emily tells us about the project, ‘The sample comprises of a range of experiments using waste and bi-products such as wood shavings, sawdust, eggshell, and grass cuttings, cast into a material called Jesmonite, which is classed as an eco-resin. Through the experimentation it became clear that each waste material offered the eco-resin a unique texture and surface pattern as well as occasionally altering the original colour, proving that waste materials can offer many aesthetic qualities to design.’ She continues, ‘This solution could in turn also help to reduce the demand for virgin materials, which can be extremely damaging to the planet, through the growing and harvesting processes.’
Buglicious Harry Harding BA (Hons) Graphic Design
Harry’s project, ‘Buglicious’ sets out to change the eating habits of Europeans by offering them an alternative superfood — edible bugs. Over two billion people worldwide enjoy eating this sustainable food source, although most commonly bugs are consumed in Africa, Asia and South America, having not really caught on in Europe. Thus, ‘Buglicious’, offers the opportunity to introduce a new sustainable food to 750 million people.
