Contact
Hi, there. Thanks for your interest in WASTED. We’re proud to have developed WASTED in Amsterdam Noord, and look forward to the possibility of working with more WASTED communities in more cities.
Say hello. For general inquiries, write to info(at)wastedlab(dot)nl. For specific questions, bookings and more, check out our team below and find the right person to get in touch with. We’re happy to hear from you.
Barbara Koole | Project Manager
Barbara has a background in urban policy and lives in the Vogelbuurt in Amsterdam Noord. She co-developed the concept of WASTED and leads the project team. If you have any general inquiries about WASTED, you can write her at barbara(at)citiesfoundation(dot)org.
Geertje Hampe-Nijland | Office and Project Manager
Since June 2016, Geertje has been CITIES' all-around office manager, and one of the driving forces behind WASTED. She also takes interns under her wing, giving them a large dose of responsibility and listening to their input to help them make the most out of their experience. For all WASTED inquiries, write Geertje at [email protected].
Elisha Weeber | Plastic Educator
During her studies in sociology, Elisha always had interest in human behavior and urban problems. Through the WASTED Education Package, she will share her concerns about our plastic consumption at schools and the wider community by teaching not only about the harmful effects, but also the opportunities and possibilities of plastic waste. If you want to know more about the WASTED Education Package, feel free to contact her at elisha(at)citiesfoundation(dot)org.
Mehdi Comeau | Communications Coordinator
Originally from the U.S., Mehdi is the communications coordinator at CITIES Foundation. Inspired by cities and the environment, he has a masters in urban sociology and background in international environment and development studies. If you’re looking for communication collaborations, feel free to get in touch at mehdi(at)citiesfoundation(dot)org.
Francesca Miazzo | Director
Francesca Miazzo is the director of CITIES Foundation, which collected the resources and supported WASTED’s initiation. Steadfast in providing local solutions for global problems, Francesca looks forward to hearing from you in regards to expanding WASTED, and its concept, into new urban and natural contexts. Contact her at francesca(at)citiesfoundation(dot)org.
WASTED Designers
Three select designers led the final development and realization of the WASTED Block, machines and process design. Through their work, the Laboratory is equipped and ready to make Blocks and host workshops. Below, we present the WASTED Designers:
Alessandro Iadarola | Designer
Alessandro studied Product Design and Communication in Italy and Interior design and Photography in Belgium before moving to Amsterdam, where he specialized in Digital Manufacturing and Open Design in collaboration with the Waag Society and FabLab Amsterdam. In 2015, he founded his Amsterdam based studio, Studio Iadarola, where he focuses on design for social innovation and sustainability, investigating the potential of co-design, and fabrication for economic development. Contact Alessandro at ale(at)studioiadarola(dot)com.
Bob Vos | Designer
Bob graduated from DesignLAB, Gerrit Rietveld Academy with the RAW plastic project, He believes that it is time for plastics to transform from a purely industrial material to a crafts material. In examining the inherent value of plastic, he enjoys challenging cultural connotations related to plastic. Contact Bob at info(at)bobvos(dot)com.
Stijn van Kervel | Designer
Stijn graduated cum laude with “De Knopendoos” from the industrial design department at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie. With a background in architectural engineering, he works as a freelancer on design projects to develop his growing portfolio of applied work that is juxtaposed with autonomous work focused on narrative techniques and the dichotomy between function and form. Contact Stijn at svk88(at)live(dot)com.
Just want to say hello?
For all inquiries, write to info(at)wastedlab(dot)nl and we’ll be in touch. Cheers.