Baumgartner's work explores the often-overlooked psychological and systemic drivers of wastefulness, examining how deeply ingrained habits and societal norms contribute to unsustainable practices. Through speculative design, Baumgartner probes the boundaries of human behavior and the unintended consequences of convenience-driven consumption. Their designs aim not merely to critique, but to instigate a deeper, more profound inquiry into the ethics of disposability, challenging the viewer to confront their own complicity in systems of waste. By creating counterfactual histories, and projections of theoretical systems, Baumgartner’s art creates frameworks that question present-day systems. The work is not a solution but an ongoing inquiry and constant reflection. Ultimately, Baumgartner seeks to unearth the hidden narratives and unconscious biases that perpetuate wasteful cycles, encouraging a shift towards a more mindful and sustainable future.