Offcut
OFFCUT is a non-profit network dedicated to the creative reuse of materials. With locations in several cities, it promotes sustainable resource use through material markets, workshops, and educational initiatives. OFFCUT inspires an environmentally conscious lifestyle.
OFFCUT: Sustainable Material Recycling and Creative Resource Use
editOFFCUT is a non-profit network dedicated to the creative reuse of used materials and production surpluses. With locations in Basel, Bern, Lucerne, St. Gallen, and Zurich, OFFCUT collects and sells a variety of materials, including fabrics, paper, cardboard, plastics, wood, notions, metal, leather, glass, paints, decorative items, and office or artist supplies.
Key Products and Services
edit- Material Markets: OFFCUT operates material markets where various types of leftover materials and production surpluses are offered for sale.
- Material Subscription: A quarterly subscription that provides inspiring materials for playgroups, daycare centers, and day schools.
- Workshops and Events: Regular workshops, such as creating Christmas decorations or participating in "Repair Thursday," to promote repair and reuse.
- Participatory Exhibitions: OFFCUT invites exploration of the DOCK archive and reinterpretation of artworks.
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of OFFCUT is to promote environmentally friendly resource use and minimize waste. The network connects like-minded individuals and raises public awareness about ecological design practices. OFFCUT inspires a sustainable lifestyle and actively engages in a resource-conserving material cycle.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
edit- Resource Conservation: OFFCUT advocates for environmentally friendly resource use and waste minimization.
- Recycling: By collecting and selling used materials, leftover materials are turned back into raw materials.
- Education and Awareness: Tours of the material markets and workshops aim to provide impulses on resource conservation and raise awareness for more sustainable material use.
- Community Engagement: OFFCUT supports local initiatives, such as "Repair Thursday" in Zurich and the Otmar-Treff in St. Gallen, to foster a vibrant and sustainable community.
- Network Expansion: The network is constantly growing, with new locations planned, such as in the city barracks in Frauenfeld in Thurgau.
OFFCUT is a vibrant example of how creative reuse and sustainable practices can be embedded in society, inviting everyone to be part of this social change.