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Caracara Collective is an experimental design studio that creates products and installations using biomaterials and biowaste.

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Reclaim is a biodegradable material handcrafted from locally collected organic residues, primarily orange peel and fallen spruce needles. The biowaste is dried, ground and mixed with a natural binder. The material can be sculpted by hand or pressed in a mold for different applications in art, design and architecture.

The materials aim to reduce the harmful environmental impacts caused by toxic materials, irresponsible use of natural resources, and international shipping of raw ingredients. The materials are made from 100% natural ingredients, which means that after their useful life they can be composted or broken down to make new products.