The RECYCLE ME  project has been chosen as one of five FORMVISARE 2018 by SVENSK FORM! This means we have received an opportunity to exhibiting abroad during this year thanks to great support from Svensk Form Väst. Thank you SVENSK FORM!

One of the most important autonomous systems we know are our own bodies. However, sometimes we are depending on each other. Science helps us change the laws of nature. The RECYCLE ME project has one aim- to spread the word.  - “Organ Donation Concerns Us All”.

Let us present our new friend Sachiyo Ono from Saitama, Japan. Sachiyo is a great artist and considerate person who supports organ donation awareness. In the photo she is wearing a RECYCLE ME T-shirt to visualize her stand in this issue. 

Together we can promote change and encourage each other to take a stand for organ donation. By talking to our loved ones, friends and family, we can all make a contribution.

“I'm from Japan but life brought me to Sweden where I started a kimono recycle business. The idea was influenced by the spirit of Swedish environmental friendliness. Furthermore, I have been supported by many people and what I value most is a connection with others. This collaboration between Recycle Me and ONOKIMONO (even collaboration between Scandinavian and Japanese design in the photo) is one of the great opportunities.

Now it's my turn to support, I recycle me and kimono! I wish both efforts will make someone happy.”- Sachiyo Ono

Thank you Sachiyo for your support!

Information of Organ Donation in Japan:

http://www.jotnw.or.jp/english/00.html

https://www.jotnw.or.jp/english/index.html

https://www.everyorgandonor.org/cute-child-organ-donation-campaign-in-japan/

Information of Organ Donation in Sweden:

http://www.socialstyrelsen.se/donationsregistret

http://www.livsviktigt.se/omdonation/att-bli-donator/Sidor/default.aspx

If you like to know more about Sachiyo visit her company page ONOKIMONO: http://onokimono.com/ on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/onokimono.japan/

We had the pleasure of meeting Carolina Poelk a Product and UX Designer from Germany to talk about organ donation and how we can unite and act together to raise awareness.

“I am a product designer, working and living in beautiful Gothenburg. I am passionate about creating and designing meaningful and beautiful products and meeting people that share the same visions about collaboration. I believe that we have come to an era where we no longer have resources and time to waste on meaningless objects and designs. We have the responsibility to strive for sustainability, raise awareness and focus on what’s best for our planet. Organ donation is in my opinion the most profound act of humanity and should go without saying. Since it is not yet a given thing for everyone to sign up for, any opportunity to raise awareness should be taken.” - Carolina Poelk

Thank you, Carolina, for engaging in the RECYCLE ME movement!

You find more about Carolina here; https://carolinapoelk.myportfolio.com/

This is Francis Löfvenholm, a professional photographer from Gothenburg, Sweden. We meet Francis in an art and science collaboration “Explainartist" about the increased CO2 in the ocean. The ways we treat the ocean and our human bodies are closely linked. The human body contains 70% water, and in that way we are the ocean. Each one of us carries a little bit of the ocean within our bodies. How we treat nature has an instant effect on us, and therefore we must treat it respectfully and well in order for us as species as well as other species to survive and be healthy.

Our cultural values, customs and beliefs affect the way we treat the Earth as well as how we treat each other. To sign up as a potential organ donator is a good way to unite with others concerning our common humanity and existence, and our individual lives. More people registered as organ donors will increase the chances of saving lives: yours and those of your fellow human beings.

Recycle Me encourages you to make your wishes known by registering with the organ donations register in your country.

You find more about Francis here; http://www.lofvenholm.com/

Thank you for participating at the AHA Festival 2017!

We had many interesting discussions about organ donation together with researchers from both Microbiology and Immunology with researcher Ajibola Omokanye, and Biological & Environmental Sciences with researcher Sam Dupont. We also had the pleasure to talk to Håkan Hedman from the Swedish Kidney Association (Njurförbundet), along with researcher and Designer, Founder of RECYCLE ME Pamela Lindgren.

We have had the pleasure to meet with Dr. and researcher Ajibola Omokanye. Ajibola currently works as a researcher at University of Gothenburg, furthermore, he is also engaged in social enterprise in his organization Explainartist!

“I currently work as a researcher helping to develop better vaccines. I have previously worked as a doctor in a kidney transplant team. Organ donation dramatically improves lives, and initiatives that raise awareness about it deserve generous support.”- Ajibola Omokanye

Thank you Ajibola for participating in our global mission- Organ Donation Concerns Us All!

Learn more about Explainartist!

“Explainartist is a social enterprise dedicated to promoting public engagement with research through visuals. We connect researchers with artists and organise exhibits for the public.”

http://www.explainartist.org/

like Explainartist on fb https://www.facebook.com/explainartist/

We are not there yet. Organs don't grow on trees! Sign up as an organ donor! Join us at the AHA Festival and share your thought of how we can help each other. We will be there at the 21 of November 2017!

One of the most important autonomous systems we know are our own bodies However, sometimes we are depending on each other. Science helps us change the laws of nature. The RECYCLE ME project has one aim- to spread the word “Organ Donation Concerns Us All”. Learn how design solutions can be used to spread a message. www.recycleme.life

Pamela Lindgren is engaged in research and design as well as art. She has a Master of Fine Arts Degree from HDK and is a PhD candidate at the division of Design & Human Factors, Department of Industrial and Materials Science at Chalmers. Pamela´s research aims to increase knowledge of user experience, user acceptance and adoption of products based on aesthetic and emotional values. Pamela seeks to create an interplay between technology, construction and the human body. She is driven by passion and curiosity, in her free time she is involved in sustainability projects.

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More information about AHA festival and full program:
http://ahafestival.se/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1969855636671482/

RECECLE ME will participate in this year's AHA festival! Stay tuned for more information.

"Regardless who we are and where we come from, autonomy is in the essence of our capacity to make decisions as individuals, organisations, and societies. In the realms of war and conflict, struggles for rights, self-achievements, and artistic and scientific explorations, autonomy is a complex and distinctive driver for the development of mankind. Throughout history it has referred to the political independence of the Greek city-states and was a predominant motivation for the European wars of religion in the 17th century. In the 18th century, Kant brought it to the centre of theoretical and practical philosophy debates. During the 19th century, the phrase “art for art's sake” reflected the Romantic movement's desire to detach art from the stress of rationalism and was the foundation for the development of abstract art in the 20th century. In the scientific world of today and tomorrow it will continue to be a major driver in the development of innovative autonomous."

"Where does our autonomy as individuals, artists and researchers end and begin? Can the boundaries be drawn so neatly? How does autonomy relate to contemporary challenges and how we might face them?" Text from  http://ahafestival.se/

R.I.P

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our friend Birgitta Ulfssons Sunday, October 8, 2017. 

During this time, our thoughts are with her husband, family and friends. Birgitta was a generous and truly inspiring person with a luminous charisma and a unique actor who will remain in our hearts and memories forever. Thank you for the laughter for the good times that we shared.

In memory of Birgitta we quote Tove Jansson who we believe capture Birgitta Ulfsson persona in these words.

"It is simply this: do not tire, never lose interest, never grow indifferent—lose your invaluable curiosity and you let yourself die. It's as simple as that." - Tove Jansson