Our Zero Waste initiative invites to rethink waste, waste management andconsumerism based on the three R:s; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

Here are some of our Zero Waste products and services:
Zero Waste Jam (AUT)
Zero Waste Apparel (International)
Zero Waste Workshops for Kids (AUT)
ZeroWaste&DIY Workshops for adults (AUT)

Zero Waste Jam (AUT)
Zero Waste Jam is delicious, homemade jam produced and sold by Zero Waste Jam Entrepreneurs. Our jam is made from fruits that would otherwise be thrown away. Wegather the fruits through donations, from abandoned or excess sources, as well as from our own gardens and forests.The purpose of Zero Waste Jam beyond yummy jam is to offer our Zero Waste Jam Entrepreneurs an opportunity to develop themselves as social entrepreneurs, to fight food illiteracy and excessive consumption.
Contact: Evelina Lundqvist
www.zerowastejam.com

Zero Waste Apparel (International)
The ZeroWasteApparel collection is a creation of The Good Tribe’s fashion designer and upcycling expert Alexandra Poetz. The collection is continuously developed in Alexandra’s studio in Graz, Austria. Through the design and production process, Alexandra transforms old clothes to new unique pieces – our second skin undergoes change that gives all pieces an individual character. Alexandra’s creations include cooking aprons (ZeroWasteApron), skirts, bags, children’s clothing and other beautiful and fun pieces. Online shop coming soon.
Contact: Alexandra Pötz

Zero Waste Workshops for Kids (AUT)
We go treasure hunting in everyday-life and show the kids how to discover their own creativity, and all the ideas they carry within themselves. In our workshops all kids discover the designer within her or himself. We focus on Zero Waste, creativity and creation, and re-and upcycling. We paint, stamp, cut, knot and sew. 
We accompany the kids from their initial ideas, through design and adding artwork, to ready garment. We have great fun, and learn from each other. The workshops are targeted at kids, six years of age and upward.
When and where: July 15 to July 19, 2013 in Graz
Information in German: Facebook and earth.re.create’s website 
Contact: Alexandra Pötz

ZeroWaste&DIY Workshops for adults (AUT)
With the right technique and the necessary material knowledge, and the use of a sewing machine you can transform your old clothes into new beautiful, unique pieces. Alexandra Poetz helps you to discover new possibilities in your old garments, and guides you through the process of upcycling – from idea through artistic work, sewing, to ready garment. The workshops encourages you to create your own designs. To lead a sustainable life is fun and creative! Basic knowledge of sewing and how to use a sewing machine is sufficient for your participation.
Information in German: earth.re.create’s website
Contact: Alexandra Pötz

The ZeroWasteFest! crew. Photo: Rupert Pessl

ZeroWasteFest!
ZeroWasteFest! was organized in May 12 to 14, 2012 in Graz to offer concrete solutions to some of the issues, that our consumerism take-make-waste society creates.
“Good ideas at Zero Waste Design-Thinking in Business”, including documentation in German, and photos, and keynote in German.
Photo impressions from ZeroWasteFest!
A million thank you to our partners!
Contact: Evelina Lundqvist, Alexandra Pötz and Michael Bauer-Leeb
Presseinfos (in German): Download (1 MB, PDF)