5R
The principle of the 5Rs
The principle or rule of the 5Rs is a recommendation popularised by blogger Bea Johnson for an ecological lifestyle that aims to function without waste.
The five instructions for action are :
Refuse all disposable products and instead prefer purchases that do not generate waste .
Réduce the consumption of goods.
Refuse all disposable products and instead prefer purchases that do not generate waste .
Réduce the consumption of goods.
Recycle everything that cannot be reused.
Reuse (and repair).
Repurpose for other purposes.
Refuse all disposable products and instead prefer purchases that do not generate waste .
Réduce the consumption of goods.
Recycle everything that cannot be reused.
Reuse (and repair).
Repurpose for other purposes.
One vision, 4 areas
Circular economy
The circular economy and the sustainable use of resources are embodied in the project itself: Recycling of the site, reuse of raw materials and waste recovery. The circular economy will therefore be at the heart of the awareness-raising initiative. Exhibitions, events and meetings for replication and demonstration will be organised on the site itself – for the general public as well as for professionals and experts.
From waste to artwork
«Waste Art» is a powerful way to address the problem of waste. Artists create visual art, paintings and sculptures from waste. Machines by Jean Tinguely were temporarily exhibited in the mine in 1993. It is to be examined whether a permanent exhibition of such waste art is possible. It is also planned to organise temporary art exhibitions focusing on the utilisation of recycled materials.
©Nicolas Paupe
©M.Stünzi, squadrat ZürichContextualization and event activities
An exhibition will be set up to contextualise and enhance the historical reality of the lime factory and its mine. This will also include the waste issue (with a review of the history of the Jura sites) and the circular economy. This will be a new offer in St-Ursanne and the tickets for this new space will be allocated to the operation of the centre. In parallel, a forum will be set up in the galleries to offer discussions, debates, film screenings, and cultural events using the performing arts, including theatre or musical performances. The premises will be accessible to third-party activities (e.g. Mont-Terri project) or to cultural activities organised by the municipality of Clos du Doubs (e.g. Ursinia cultural calendar), the Parc du Doubs (organisation of the « Jardins musicaux ») or the Canton of Jura (whose environmental office is located in St-Ursanne).
Awareness-raising and educational mission
All the activities related to the circular economy, the «Waste Art» shows, the exhibitions and the event activities aim at raising the visitors’ awareness about waste. Linking these activities to the scientific world of the Mont Terri Laboratory and visiting it is intended to increase awareness of the issue of waste and the culture of remembrance. This wide range of activities is intended to lay the Foundation for addressing fundamental questions of human existence, the importance of science and technology in the production and reuse of waste, and the creation of toxic legacies for the future. The playful, creative and light approach to the environmental and social problems of our time should enable visitors with different knowledge backgrounds to approach the many facets of the waste issue. Ultimately, the space provided by the «5R» Foundation should indeed be a place of education and training, aimed at a diverse audience, new generations, artists as well as professionals who should be inspired by this place. The meeting of history, art and the principles and techniques of the circular economy should favour innovation.
Contextualization and event activities
An exhibition will be set up to contextualise and enhance the historical reality of the lime factory and its mine. This will also include the waste issue (with a review of the history of the Jura sites) and the circular economy. This will be a new offer in St-Ursanne and the tickets for this new space will be allocated to the operation of the centre. In parallel, a forum will be set up in the galleries to offer discussions, debates, film screenings, and cultural events using the performing arts, including theatre or musical performances. The premises will be accessible to third-party activities (e.g. Mont-Terri project) or to cultural activities organised by the municipality of Clos du Doubs (e.g. Ursinia cultural calendar), the Parc du Doubs (organisation of the « Jardins musicaux ») or the Canton of Jura (whose environmental office is located in St-Ursanne).
Awareness-raising and educational mission
All the activities related to the circular economy, the «Waste Art» shows, the exhibitions and the event activities aim at raising the visitors’ awareness about waste. Linking these activities to the scientific world of the Mont Terri Laboratory and visiting it is intended to increase awareness of the issue of waste and the culture of remembrance. This wide range of activities is intended to lay the Foundation for addressing fundamental questions of human existence, the importance of science and technology in the production and reuse of waste, and the creation of toxic legacies for the future. The playful, creative and light approach to the environmental and social problems of our time should enable visitors with different knowledge backgrounds to approach the many facets of the waste issue. Ultimately, the space provided by the «5R» Foundation should indeed be a place of education and training, aimed at a diverse audience, new generations, artists as well as professionals who should be inspired by this place. The meeting of history, art and the principles and techniques of the circular economy should favour innovation.
©M.Stünzi, squadrat Zürich