A Parasitical Breed of Consumer
Awareness about local sources of useful leftovers from supermarkets and food distributors
Initiator(s)
Jeannette Petrik
Description
The focus of this case study is on leftovers of supermarkets as distributors of food, especially the Ekoplaza supermarkets in Eindhoven. Petrik collected their 'waste' material, mostly consisting of fruit and vegetables. The amount of vegetables and fruit thrown away daily is vast and normally in a good condition, so Petrik decided to apply techniques of preservation and conservation such as sausage making, drying and curing in order to lift quickly decaying materials of low economic value. The tools needed for these processes are also made by the 'parasite' herself, again, out of leftover low quality materials which are transformed into useful objects through the application of craft techniques and skills.
Goals
To raise awareness on the local sources of useful leftovers and other materials in Eindhoven. To exemplify possible uses through the demonstration thereof (in a working project space and through a publication, the 'parasite' cookbook') to a wide range of users.
Beneficial outcomes
People can reuse leftovers from the supermarket for free.
Location
The Netherlands
Users
The initiator and those who take up the process.
Maintained by
Jeannette Petrik
Duration
2012
Category
Scientific
Pedagogical
Politics
Urban Development
Economy
Environment
Social
