KMD MASS, Materials And Sustainable Systems
(last edited: 2020)
author(s): Alexandre Ralston Bau
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Materials and Sustainable Systems works as a collective to develop a large network of researchers, designers, and innovators who share our vision for a sustainable future. Our community is an extension of the Material Library at the University of Bergen, Faculty of Fine Art, Music, and Design. In addition to existing as a resource for practitioners in sustainability, our team has created a Podcast series that investigates one theme per semester. As a growing resource, we plan to provide the public with notable discoveries and technologies that address issues related to the current climate crisis.
Bioregion Vestland
(last edited: 2020)
author(s): Alexandre Ralston Bau
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Bioregion Vestland is a design-driven development project under the auspices of Design Region Bergen. We want to develop a regional circular value chain that stimulates companies in Western Norway to green change through innovative production, services and products that, among other things, phase out fossil-based plastics. A "bioregion" is a geographically bounded area that takes into account human society and natural ecosystem; it is a call to act with renewed corporate social responsibility. The overall goal of the Bioregion Vestland project is to initiate several major projects that will make the business sector equipped for a sustainable future and create new green industry in Western Norway.
How can we make the best use of resources in Western Norway and use these to create circular value chains that are both sustainable and profitable - and which can also create solutions that replace our plastic consumption?