Repurposing has been celebrated by Maker Culture communities as a means of creatively responding to the ecological and economic crises.
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Re-purposed shipping containers were used to design this entertainment structure.
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Mylar security mirrors were repurposed to create this studio stage
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White/translucent Intermediate bulk containers (IBC) are designed to be stacked vertically one atop the other and can be easily moved using a forklift or a pallet jack. They were perfect to be repurposed as a colorfully lit background for MMVA concerts.
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Meteorological balloons are durable, reusable and can be used in serious winds without tearing.