Zero waste shopping and op shopping are great ways to keep items in circulation and reduce the amount of new items and packaging being created. But it’s hard to admit when you can’t access that because you’re experiencing financial hardship. So, for some people, op shops are not a source of bargains, but a necessity. … Continue reading Op-Shops, Accessibility, and the Poverty Line.
Waste isn't just about literal garbage, but it is also about 'matter out of place' (Douglas 1966). It's about the value, or lack thereof, that we place on objects and why we throw them away. Below you will find a summary of an article by Thomas Hylland Eriksen and Elisabeth Scrober (2017), entitled 'Waste and … Continue reading ‘Waste and the Superfluous’ A Fact Sheet
Welcome to The Wild Alchemist. A project that is part zero waste, part social experiment. This project aims to explore the anthropology of the zero waste movement. But you may be asking yourself, "what is anthropology?" Anthropology, put simply, is the study of human beings. Side note: The etymology of anthropology comes from the Greek, anthropos … Continue reading An Anthropology of Zero Waste
A whole new world is upon us. How do we keep up? How do we make a difference? And what can we do to better understand the problem? Dorothy redefines The Wild Alchemist's mission statement and outlines the new direction.
THE WILD ALCHEMIST 