dutch design week, 17-25 oktober 2026 eindhoven

Dungse Labs

From cow dung to high-quality biodegradable building material as an alternative to wood and plastic.

Hosted by Itika Gupta

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Entrance fee

DDW ticket required

Accessibility

Tactile
Free wifi available
Toilets available
Fully wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair friendly toilet available

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Dungse Labs turns cow dung into building materials, replacing wood, particle board and plastic. Combining Himalayan techniques with modern methods, the materials provide insulation, antimicrobial benefits, water resistance and biodegradability.

From cow dung to material

De zuivelindustrie produceert wereldwijd enorme hoeveelheden mest: één koe 15–50 kilo per dag, in Nederland jaarlijks 76 miljoen ton. Meer dan de helft wordt overtollig afval, wat methaanuitstoot veroorzaakt en boeren duizenden euro’s kost. Ondertussen gebruikt de bouwsector enorme hoeveelheden grondstofintensieve en slecht recyclebare materialen. Tegelijk verbetert het de inkomsten van boeren, het welzijn van koeien, en het milieu.

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programme.hosted_by.about Itika Gupta

In 2019, we began exploring cow dung as a future-proof material. Inspired by indigenous wisdom and driven by environmental challenges, Dungse emerged. Three years, two countries, and countless experiments later, we’ve unlocked a unique ingredient to create life-enhancing products.

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