Who's behind EVT Extravirgin Thoughts
What if we did it differently?
Reworkshop
is a father of Extravirgin Thoughts, but it’s more than a brand, it’s an open creative space. Focused on circular design, it turns natural materials and waste into new possibilities, connects people and knowledge, and transforms tradition into innovation. Since 2022 in Lisbon, it has grown alongside my research into olive oil by-products and biodegradable materials.
Souad Ghaffari,
a multidisciplinary designer, 3 times awarded across Tunisia and the Arab world and certified by the World Packaging Organization (WPO). With hands-on experience working with NGOs and international organizations to drive positive social change. Hold an Applied Licence in Packaging Design from the Higher School of Sciences & Technologies of Design in Tunis, Tunisia, Souad’s work blends craft, research, sustainability and storytelling to create meaningful materials and products.
The Research
At the heart of Reworkshop is a relentless pursuit: transforming overlooked natural resources from discarded leaves, invasive plants, natural resins, and beyond, into beautiful, functional materials. The research blends hands-on experimentation with a commitment to accessible, environmentally responsible design.
EVT Shop
The shop is more than a marketplace, it’s a research engine. Every purchase funds ongoing biomaterials experimentation and fabrication. Turning products into platforms that challenge waste, share stories, and promote circularity, culture, and community. Connecting researchers, ethical firms, industry, and labs. Each item is a catalyst for change.
The Workshops
Souad shares her methods through immersive workshops in papermaking and plant-based material creation. These sessions invite participants to slow down, work with their hands, and see raw materials in a new light, transforming curiosity into skill, and skill into action.
If it’s not sustainable,
it’s not good enough.
Waste? Not around here.
SLOW
No rush. No clutter. Just the quiet rhythm of things that return to the earth. Materials finding their way home, breaking down into what they once were, and beginning again in another form.
RAW
We start where nature starts, raw, wild, unapologetic. Nothing added. Nothing taken away. Just the pure, unfiltered essence of what already is, waiting to be discovered and shaped.
BOLD
Not loud, yet present, clear and confident in every detail. Rooted in stories and craft, it gently carries a subtle wink, hinting at depth and character beneath its composed exterior.
Our Non-Negotiables
We never compromise on material integrity, thoughtful lifecycle design, accessibility for all, or the use of renewable energy. These are the lines we draw.
01
Material Sourcing
We use only naturally discarded or pruned olive leaves, never harvested directly from trees, ensuring respect for the tree’s primary role in producing olives.
02
Lifecycle Design
Every product considers its full journey-creation, use, and end of life.
03
Accessibility
We prioritize affordability and inclusivity by working with local, traditional methods and accessible materials.
04
Renewable Energy
We strive to reduce energy impacts by aligning with low-tech, renewable, and small-scale processes whenever possible.
