What if plastic waste wasn't waste at all, but a raw material for something new? During Trash to Treasure on Friday 13 November, you will discover how litter can be given a second life. From a clean-up event along the Meuse to a look into the world of innovative recycling techniques, it’s a day packed with sustainable ideas and hands-on experience.

The day begins with a joint clean-up along the Meuse, in partnership with Maas Cleanup. You will then visit Brightlands Circular Space at the Chemelot Campus in Geleen. Here, you will discover how researchers and entrepreneurs are working on innovative ways to recycle and reuse plastic.

Finally, you will head to Doorspace, a creative makerspace in Maastricht. You will be given a tour of the machinery and workshops and discover how plastic waste can be processed into new materials and products. Anyone who wants to get hands-on with the collected plastic can take part in a follow-up workshop.

Trash to Treasure is an initiative by Doorspace, in collaboration with Maas Cleanup and Brightlands Circular Space. The event is part of the 50th-anniversary programme of Maastricht University and demonstrates how knowledge, innovation, and collaboration contribute to a more sustainable future.

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