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Circular
Economy Week

12–18 October 2026

London’s circular economy showcase returns for a ninth year — seven days of events to grow momentum and spearhead progress towards a low carbon, resilient economy

12–18 October 2026

Celebrating progress and accelerating action towards a circular economy

London’s annual circular economy showcase returns for a ninth year, with events all across the city and beyond.

Build connections · Expand knowledge · Focus on action ·
What is Circular Economy Week?

The ninth annual circular economy showcase.

Join the stuff revolution! Circular Economy Week is a week of events hosted by ReLondon and a diverse range of organisations – in London, UK and beyond – to celebrate and share progress towards a circular economy and low carbon, resilient and resource-efficient cities where everyone can thrive.

CE Week 2026 takes place during another turbulent year of geopolitical instability, global supply chain issues and extreme weather – moving to a circular economy feels more urgent than ever before.

Circular Economy Week is our opportunity to engage, connect and mobilise for a low carbon, resilient and resource-efficient economy where everyone can thrive – we hope you’ll join us!

09
Years running
50+
Events annually
Free
To get involved
“

I’m so excited to be launching Circular Economy Week 2026! This is an inspiring showcase of the leaders and innovators pioneering the transition to a greener, fairer and more resourceful future for Londoners and beyond.

”
Mete Coban MBE
Deputy Mayor of London for Environment & Energy
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What’s on

A week of events

Explore events programme →
Circular Economy Collage workshop
Sat 10 Oct · Cultivate Colindale, Heybourne Crescent, London, NW9 5YT
11:00am – 3:00pm

London Fixathon: Barnet Council’s Repair Café at Cultivate Colindale

Bring your broken items to our Repair Café at Cultivate Colindale as part of the London Fixathon for free repairs or come to buy a second-hand bike for charity!

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Sat 10 Oct · Cultivate Colindale, Heybourne Crescent, London, NW9 5YT

London Fixathon: Barnet Council’s Repair Café at Cultivate Colindale

Bring your broken items to our Repair Café at Cultivate Colindale as part of the London Fixathon for free repairs or come to buy a second-hand bike for charity!

This FREE event is open to everyone!

Please bring along:
– any small electrical items (laptops, kitchen utensils, vacuum cleaners, etc.)
– bicycles to be fixed
– clothes and textiles in need of mending
– unwanted laptops to be donated

A second-hand bike market is being held by PedalUK to raise money for chosen charitable partner, Cycle Sisters.

Circular Economy Collage workshop
Mon 12 Oct · Greenwich Campus, 94-95 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 7DQ
9:00am – 2:00pm

Empower your business: Build resilience with the circular economy

A free half-day event designed for SMEs, CEOs, managing partners, and senior leaders across London and the South East.

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Mon 12 Oct · Greenwich Campus, 94-95 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 7DQ

Empower your business: Build resilience with the circular economy

Start London Circular Economy Week 2026 with a bang by joining this free half-day event on 12 October 2026 at Greenwich Campus, London South East Colleges, designed for SMEs, CEOs, managing partners, and senior leaders across London and the South East. Whether you’re a Chamber member or not, this event is your opportunity to explore resilient economic models and adapt to major business challenges.

What to expect:
Insights into the impacts of the current economic model
A Value Hill tool to identify actionable circular economy strategies
The superpowers of the Circular Economy unveiled

What you’ll gain:
New collaborations to strengthen your network
Concrete actions to transition to a more robust business model
A deeper understanding of the circular economy and its transformative potential
Greater adaptability in a rapidly changing economic landscape

Format:
09:00 Opening the door
09:45 Welcome and Opening speaker/interview (30 min) + Q&A
10:30 Circular Economy Collage session
13:00 Networking opportunities

Mon 12 Oct · Central London
11am-3:00pm

Devolution, Resources, Resilience

Join ReLondon, national policymakers and UK regional leaders at this go-to central London event exploring how to bring the social and cost-of-living benefits of a circular economy back to our communities and high streets.

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Mon 12 Oct · Central London

Devolution, Resources, Resilience

With a mix of keynote speeches, panel discussions and lightning talks, the event will provide first hand insight from policy makers and regional leaders into the Government’s emerging devolution and local government reform agenda.

We’ll discuss the critical need for action on resources and waste and the circular economy’s role in building national resilience against geo-political and climate shocks. We’ll delve into what a place-based approach could look like if properly invested in and scaled, what’s needed from Government and each other to make it a reality, and how cities and regions can collaborate to deliver maximum impact.

Confirmed speakers include:

  • Emma Hardy MP, Minister of State in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
  • Emma Pinchbeck, Chief Executive, Climate Change Committee
  • Mete Coban, Deputy London Mayor for Environment and Energy & ReLondon Chair
  • Jo Rogers, Acting Chief Executive, ReLondon
  • Cllr Tom Ross, Leader of Trafford Council
  • Philip Glanville – Director of Advocacy and Engagement, UK100
  • Chris Paddock, Director of Economy (Policy and Integration), West Midlands Combined Authority
  • Cllr Eloise Waldon-Day, Executive Member for Climate and Council Coordination, Southwark Council

More speakers to be announced soon.

At this event we’ll delve into what more autonomy for cities and regions means for place-based circular action and how we can collaborate to ensure that devolved powers meet the real needs of diverse communities faster and better.

We’ll inspire you with success stories and case studies that can be replicated at scale elsewhere, while networking opportunities will create new connections and collaborations; and .we’ll highlight how place-based circular action can deliver more tangibly and effectively on carbon reduction targets (45% of climate emissions are consumption-based).

An essential event for brokering connections and strengthening partnerships between cities and regions, Devolution, Resources, Resilience is the anchor event of the 9th year of Circular Economy Week, supporting the transition to a low carbon, circular economy for the UK.

Launch day in full:

  • 11:00-12:15 Session 1
  • 12:15-1:30 Lunch and networking
  • 1:30-3:00pm Session 2
  • 3:00-3:30pm Tea and networking

Who should attend?

  • Policy-makers and influencers including city, local and regional government leadership, national government civil servants
  • City and regional leadership from across the UK, including representatives from Mayoral authorities, devolved legislatures (Scotland and Wales) and local authorities
  • Waste and circular economy sector leaders critical to developing the infrastructure needed to support a zero waste economy
  • Investors, philanthropic trusts and corporates willing to support the transition to a circular economy through investment in systems and innovation
  • BIDs and other local business representatives/trade bodies where relevant
  • Innovators, NGOs and community-based organisations making an impact in cities and neighbourhoods

Please note this is an invitation-only event. Complete the form to request a place.

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