Nature doesn't just close loops; it radiates life. While we often talk about closing cycles, true systemic design is about seeing the world as an open, interconnected web. In this workshop, Ayumi Matsuzaka explores how every material output—including food scraps and our own bodily waste—is not just trash to be recycled, but a vital gift for another living system. We will look at Berlin’s community composting as a form of social design, where nutrient cycles create new relationships between people and the earth. In the hands-on session, we will turn scraps from the uni-cafeteria into fertile Terra Preta soil, inviting microorganisms to do the creative work. To conclude, Ayumi Matsuzaka will share how these local experiments evolved into DYCLE, a regenerative system for 100% compostable diapers. This is not a lecture to master, but an invitation to play with a world where nothing is ever "lost," only transformed into new life.
about
Ayumi Matsuzaka
Co-founder of DYCLE, Diaper Cycle / Artist
Ayumi is a community builder rethinking how we live. She explores the human role in nutrient cycles by transforming organic matter—including bodily waste—into fertile Terra Preta soil. Based in Berlin, she co-founded DYCLE, a social startup for 100% compostable baby diapers. Through workshops and open-source guides, Ayumi empowers others to turn "waste" into life, beautifully bridging the gap between our daily habits and a healthy, regenerative earth.