Wed, Sep 10
|Urban Tech Xchange
Waste to Wonder 2025: Design in Motion - A New Blueprint for Urban Life
Time & Location
Sep 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Urban Tech Xchange, 1520 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
About the event
Waste to Wonder 2025: Design in Motion - A New Blueprint for Urban Life is an immersive panel discussion and exhibition exploring how circular design and creative reuse can shape sustainable, equitable cities. Set within an interactive showcase, the event highlights forward-thinking projects from Ecosphere Organics, Urban Tech Xchange, NextEnergy, Orange Sparkle Ball, Sanctuary Farms, and Make Food Not Waste. Each organization is advancing sustainable innovation at the intersection of mobility, materials, energy, food systems, and community resilience.
At the heart of the experience is a “City of Tomorrow” installation — a hybrid physical and digital model visualizing how waste, mobility, and material flows can be reimagined as critical infrastructure. From local composting hubs and modular reuse systems to tech-enabled mobility solutions for waste pickup, the installation invites guests to explore a holistic urban vision built around accessibility, zero waste principles, and environmental justice.
Throughout the evening, panelists representing design,…