The Big Paper Recycling Street Party with Cubcho

I am excited to introduce a unique community project aimed at promoting sustainability and creativity in Rotterdam through the innovative use of recycled paper and my Cubcho tool.
Cubcho is a child-friendly tool designed to transform recycling paper into perfect building blocks. Beyond just fostering messy and creative play, Cubcho instills in children the importance of environmental stewardship from a young age.
I propose organizing a series of free workshops on the streets of Rotterdam where families can gather to recycle their waste paper and create their own objects using the Cubcho tools. Additionally, I will develop a giant Cubcho press specifically for these events, capable of molding recycled paper into functional household items such as shelves, bowls, and pencil holders, and various other fascinating objects.
I envision these events as a neighborhood “Paper parties”. People can bring their paper waste, enjoy music, participate in hands-on activities with the Cubcho tool, and take home a cool object they've created themselves. I will teach them how to easily preparing paper pulp and use the material for creative projects at home, inviting people on a fun creative journey while promoting art and sustainability in a simple way.
I am eager to host three workshops at Teilingerstraat 126 (where our studio - The Sun - is located) on the public tables lining the sidewalk. The space offers room for people to gather and children to safely play. However, it is underutilized due to its messy and neglected state. We witnessed significant improvement last June after cleaning the tables, coinciding with a free workshop I conducted for the neighborhood.
Additionally, my ultimate aspiration is one day to design and install a permanent installation on the street, offering people the freedom to transform waste paper into objects.
I'm convinced this project will bring fun, new friendships, and awareness about recycling.