Studio Barbara Gollackner is exhibiting its line of tableware made from industrial and personal food waste at the Vienna Design Week. Gollackner, a Viennese designer, teamed up with Austrian chef and restaurant owner Martin Kilga to create the range.
Aptly dubbed Wasteware, the range includes bowls, plates, and cutlery made from leftover food. The irony in the design concept is apparent; using food waste to consume fresh food creates an unexpected sense of circularity. Moreover, it comments on society's tendency to waste food resources.
Gollackner explains that Europe wastes "90 million tons of food every year ... [and] around 30 million tons of waste from single-use dishes." The design team connected the two issues to make a food waste-based material.
Upcycled Food Waste Tableware
Studio Barbara Gollackner's Homeware Items are Made from Waste
Trend Themes
1. Circular Economy Homeware - Designing products from waste materials can create a unique selling point for brands while contributing to the circular economy.
2. Waste-to-product Innovations - Developing strategies and products that transform waste materials into new, innovative products can reduce environmental pollution and create value for businesses.
3. Food Waste Reduction Solutions - Creating new ways to reuse food waste into practical solutions can tackle the problem of food waste while fostering sustainable practices.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Kitchenware Production - Sustainable kitchenware production using food waste can appeal to eco-conscious consumers, creating a niche market for designers and manufacturers.
2. Circular Economy Initiatives - Circular economy initiatives can help reduce waste in various industries while providing opportunities to create value from waste products.
3. Green Hospitality Services - Developing environmentally sustainable hospitality services can reduce food waste while providing unique experiences for customers, adding value to the hospitality industry.