As part of the first edition of the Open Lab Days 2026, the K•AIE group has worked on a product that facilitates the reuse of upcycled bags. Through the use of machinery and our creative program, Erona Kelmendi, Ilda Muhović and Adnit Hoxha have realized a project that stems from reflection on our daily habits, and especially on the excessive use of plastic bags in supermarkets.

As part of the first edition of the Open Lab Days 2026, the SPIRAL group has pushed the boundaries of experimental art and environmental sustainability. Through the use of our space and technology, Elira Musliu, Erijona Muji and Erblina Karaliti have concretized an artistic installation where plastic waste is no longer seen as waste, but as building blocks of a powerful social message.

‘The Fabricators’ presented a creative and enthusiastic project that focuses on upcycling textile waste, transforming it into an eco-friendly tangram. This project gives new life to textile materials that are usually thrown away, turning them into play and learning tools for children.

'The ECOPLAYERS' presented a creative project that comes in the form of a strategic game, with the aim of raising awareness about environmental issues in our city. The game addresses real environmental challenges, transforming them into situations that encourage critical thinking, collaboration and sustainable decision-making.

The group Sheqerat has presented an installation that aims to raise awareness about the plastic waste generated from diabetes care tools. Their project involved building a human-shaped sculpture, filled with plastic insulin pens placed in the specific parts of the body where insulin is usually injected.

The main goal of Lora’s project is to identify the tools missing in the school and produce them through a sustainable and eco-friendly process. The use of upcycled plastic for making educational materials marks an important step toward raising environmental awareness and integrating sustainability into education.

PAV has launched an innovative project that involves producing 3D printer filament by repurposing plastic bottles. This upcycled filament was used to print three-dimensional models of chemical molecules, which serve as educational tools in schools.

Erza and Driera designed toys for child patients at the Pediatrics Department of QKUK. The toys were made using upcycable materials, with the aim of bringing joy to the children while also promoting environmental responsibility.