Desycling
This project stemmed from an initiative by my former design studio, Latin Sisters Design Productions. We established The Desycle Foundation to broaden our efforts in tackling consumption and waste issues from 2006 to 2011.
Desycling emerged as our key strategy, aimed at fostering collaboration among individuals, businesses, and institutions to shed light on environmental and social challenges within Amsterdam neighborhoods.
Desycling offered a fresh perspective on waste management and community engagement, transforming complex issues into simple, actionable solutions for long-lasting impact. The purpose was to engage in conversations that sparked creativity, and presented more sustainable approaches to consumption and waste, guiding participants towards a deeper understanding of their behaviors in these areas.
Handbag- upcycled with packaging material and fabric
On behalf of the municipality of Amsterdam, LSDP launched the Desycling Amsterdam project. Our goal was to change how people view 'waste' and encourage them to tackle waste issues in their neighborhoods by creating new products from their own packaging waste.
Participants experienced a shift in their understanding of consumption and waste, as well as the nature of packaging materials. As a result, we partnered with local residents and organizations to host an exhibition showcasing our collective achievements.
Desycled Products
This is a selection of Desycled products we co-created throughout different activities.
During the Desycle Projects, we collaborated with participants and guest designers to research materials and transform them into various desycled products. Here are some of the standout creations.
A desycled product meets the following criteria:
It reflects local identity and cultural diversity through its design and materials.
It introduces new aesthetic and practical values.
It is created through hand-crafted, low-tech production processes that ensure efficiency.
It should be long lasting
It can be desycled, upcycled, or recycled.
Photography - Netta Tauber & Styling- Isabel Croon
Handbag- Chip bags and textile
Eyeglasses case-Tin can, zipper & thread
Baby hats- sweater sleeves
Sushi and party snack plate-Jar lids
Fruitbowl- magazines
Lamp and notebooks- magazines. Bread baskets- flour sacks
Belts-Bicycle tire & upcycled hardware
Earrings- drink packaging & jewelry hardware
Coasters - drink packaging
Flipflops - plastic bags
Chairs-reupholstered with leftover fabric in collaboration with neighborhood’s Moroccan upholstery