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The project proposes the establishment of a material laboratory at the Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design, dedicated to the reuse, recycling, and critical investigation of material waste generated through practice-based education. With a particular focus on plastics, the laboratory will combine applied research, hands-on experimentation, and accessible recycling technologies to transform surplus materials into new educational and research resources. By developing low-threshold infrastructure and custom-built recycling equipment, the project aims to extend the lifespan of existing plastic materials while simultaneously exploring bio-based alternatives to reduce reliance on virgin and fossil-based resources. The laboratory will function as a shared, practice-oriented space supporting interdisciplinary learning, material literacy, and more sustainable resource cycles across the University of Bergen.

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    The project proposes the establishment of a material laboratory at the Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design, dedicated to the reuse, recycling, and critical investigation of material waste generated through practice-based education. With a particular focus on plastics, the laboratory will combine applied research, hands-on experimentation, and accessible recycling technologies to transform surplus materials into new educational and research resources. By developing low-threshold infrastructure and custom-built recycling equipment, the project aims to extend the lifespan of existing plastic materials while simultaneously exploring bio-based alternatives to reduce reliance on virgin and fossil-based resources. The laboratory will function as a shared, practice-oriented space supporting interdisciplinary learning, material literacy, and more sustainable resource cycles across the University of Bergen.
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