From Waste to Wonder Workshops
This workshop offers
Hands-on Learning
Kids create toys from waste, boosting creativity and problem-solving.
Creative Engagement
Offers interactive and
innovative experiences.
Sustainability Education
Focuses on recycling, biomaterials, and environmental responsibility.
Community Impact​
Supports goals for sustainability and social responsibility.
Educational Value
Enriches programs with
eco-friendly lessons.
How does the workshop look like?
In this engaging, hands-on workshop, participants will follow six key steps to create their eco-friendly toys using waste materials.
1
Prepare
The process begins with selecting a recipe and gathering the necessary ingredients. The ingredients used in this workshop are Coffee Grounds, Coffee Chaff, Potato Starch, Casein, Vegetable Glycerin.
3
Fill
The mixture is packed into a specially designed two-part mould that has been created using 3D printing technology.
5
Dry
The mould is then placed in a dehydrator for 8 hours at 50ºC. After removal from the mould, the toy continues to dry for 16-40 hours until fully hardened.
2
Mix
The ingredients are combined following the recipe to achieve an even blend.
4
Press
The filled two-part mould is placed in the hand-press, which is used to shape the toy. The hand-press sets the toy's form over a few minutes.
6
Play
Once dried, the toy is ready for use. If it breaks, the materials are compostable, allowing it to return to the environment naturally.
 TangramTangram made from a sheet. Ingredients: Water, Casein, Coffee Grounds |  HouseHouse made from 3D printed mould. Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Potato Starch, Coffee Grounds, Coffee Chaff |  FigurineFigurine made from 3D printed mould. Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Potato Starch, Coffee Grounds, Coffee Chaff |  ScoopScoop made from 3D printed mould. Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Potato Starch, Coffee Grounds, Coffee Chaff |
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 Little or Big PotPots made from 3D printed mould. Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Potato Starch, Coffee Grounds, Coffee Chaff |  ShapesShapes made from a sheet and cookie cutter. Ingredients: Water, Casein, Coffee Grounds |  Step 1Collecting Ingredients |  Step 2Mix and Cook Material |
 Step 3Fill Moulds with Material |  Step 4Press the Material |  Half-Closed Modular ToolkitModular Toolkit transported in a closed Form. |
The Approach
This workshop is about sparking creativity and showing kids how waste can be transformed into something amazing!
Through engaging, practical experiences, children explore, play, and create, discovering new ways to see everyday materials like coffee grounds. Along the way, they learn about sustainability, growing a deeper sense of responsibility for the environment. It’s all about making learning fun while inspiring a more mindful and creative approach to the world!
