The earth and the oceans are soon becoming one big dump. How can we stop this sinister development? What can we do ourselves? And is it our own responsibility or the politicians’? No matter the answer, the problems with waste represent a complex and difficult challenge that we need to find a solution for.

Waste affects everyone. We all agree, that waste should not just be thrown everywhere and we all have an opinion on waste. If we do nothing, we will drown in heaps of waste. Something must be done NOW – globally and locally. Before it's too late!

The exhibition ’CHALLENGE WASTE’ turns the dustbin upside down and rattles the disposal bag to find out what could make us change our behaviour. Could we apply design to the solutions to the waste problems to help avoid chewing gum, soda bottles, junk food wrappings and cigarette butts from being thrown alongside roads, lay-bys and in parks and lakes? And instead in the dustbin?

Unfortunately, Denmark takes the lead in the EU with regard to waste production. In 2007, 800 kilos of waste per Danish capita were thrown out, compared to just 522 kilos per average EU capita.

’CHALLENGE WASTE’ explores what determines human behaviour when we throw out trash. The exhibition showcases the challenges with handling waste and presents possible design solutions to future waste problems. 

Time and place
11th of March - 17th of August 2011
Danish Design Centre
H.C. Andersens Boulevard 27
1553 Copenhagen V