This research focuses on the use and evaluation of (raw)materials within creative practices. As it is, individual practitioners are free to choose the materials they want to work with. However, in the future, facing the growing limitations on material availabilities and the global demand to lower CO2 emissions will tighten up the freedom of material usage. Considering this future direction, this research aims for a justified evaluation structure for sustainable and ethical material usage in studio practices. The starting point of this research is geopolymer experimentation that aims to develop a greener material alternative for creative practices. Following the novel material development, the research unfolds material specificities, drawing together associated and elemental aspects of the used raw-materials. The research recognises that developed close relations with materials connect us humans to the sustaining environment.

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