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Wasted — When Trash Becomes Treasure
Ludion

When Trash Becomes Treasure

Wasted celebrates 30 optimistic designers, makers and manufacturers who use waste as their primary resource. Through in-depth case studies and stunning photography, the book explores how circular thinking is transforming the design industry — from furniture made of industrial offcuts to textiles woven from ocean plastics.

Published by Ludion, this is Katie Treggiden’s fifth book and her third collaboration with the acclaimed art and design publisher. Each profile demonstrates that waste is not an endpoint but a beginning — a raw material waiting for vision, skill and optimism to unlock its potential.

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Author

Katie Treggiden

Katie Treggiden — Wasted
Craft & Design Journalist

Katie Treggiden

Katie Treggiden is a craft and design journalist, curator and consultant with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She is the founder of Making Design Circular, a membership community for sustainable designers and makers.

With a Master’s degree in the History of Design from the University of Oxford, Katie has authored five books exploring the intersection of craft, design and sustainability. Her work challenges conventional narratives and champions those who are redefining our relationship with materials.

Katie writes for leading publications including The Guardian, Crafts Magazine, Design Milk and Dezeen. She is also a regular speaker at international design events and conferences.

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Inside the Book

Selected Spreads

A glimpse into the beautifully designed pages of Wasted, showcasing the work of 30 circular-economy pioneers.

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Book Spread

Wasted

From the pages of Katie Treggiden’s fifth book — celebrating designers who turn waste into wonder.

Ludion · Circular Design
Wasted — Buchinnenseite
Book Spread

Wasted

From the pages of Katie Treggiden’s fifth book — celebrating designers who turn waste into wonder.

Ludion · Circular Design
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