From trash to treasure

A coffee table made from compressed pieces of plastic, a stylish stool made from litter. These are just a few examples of how plastic waste can be given a new lease of life. During the Doorspace x Circular Engineering workshops in November 2026, you’ll discover what’s possible – and, of course, have a go at it yourself.

What actually happens to all the plastic that ends up in the bin? What if, instead of seeing it as waste, we saw it as a material that could be used to make something new? During the workshops on 13 November 2026, you’ll discover the answers to these questions. If you like, you can even use discarded plastic to make something new yourself.

The workshops are the result of the Doorspace x Circular Engineering collaboration. Doorspace is a makerspace in Maastricht, supported by the municipality, equipped with specialised machines and tools where you can build, repair and experiment. Think of cutting your own kitchen cupboards to size or making prototypes for your creative business. Circular Engineering is a bachelor’s programme at Maastricht University (UM), part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.