Past events
The sixth annual London circular economy showcase #CEweek2023
Join the stuff revolution. Combating the climate emergency with the circular economy.
#CEweek2023 is a week of inspiration, celebration and showcasing to gear up the stuff revolution. It is hosted by ReLondon, London’s circular economy partner, and is the sixth annual celebratory week.
Take a look here through events that took place in previous years. We’ve grown every year so far – and hope that this year will be bigger and better again.
The story of plastic
Organiser: Plastic Free Hackney
The story of plastic is an expose revealing the truth behind plastic pollution: how we got to our current global plastic pollution crisis and how the oil and gas industry has manipulated the narrative. This film is exclusively available during CE Week. Please log in for screening details.
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CHICMI Charity thrift party
Organiser: CHICMI
Meet like minded people from the CHICMI community who also love fashion and creativity. Enjoy some fresh bubbles and do good for the environment by swapping your unwanted clothes, all to support a great charity, Smart Works. Simply bring 3 or more items of clothes and let the party begin with music to enjoy, new […]
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Circular [Re]Connect
Organiser: ReLondon with NatWest Accelerator
In partnership with NatWest Accelerator, ReLondon invites its network of SMEs to reconnect and meet new faces, share ideas and celebrate the small businesses that are making the circular economy a reality. There’ll also be the chance to connect with investors, local authorities, citizen engagement campaigns and other business support providers as ReLondon introduces its […]
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Planning a more sustainable food system
Organiser: Intellidigest
We need to plan and save our food, save our environment, save our health and save our economies. Hear from stakeholders across the food system from farm to fork that are tirelessly working to ensure that we have food placed on our plates discuss what they are doing, the challenges they are facing and what […]
Extended Resource Ownership models for circularity in the manufacturing and construction sector
Organiser: IEMA
IEMA presents the Extended Resource Ownership model that demonstrates an easy to understand step by step approach to making the manufacturing and construction sectors more circular. This session is promoting the IEMA models during London’s CE Week, with ReLondon. Members of IEMAs steering group for the circular economy network will talk through the models and […]
How to synergise the circular economy with other key sustainability topics
Organiser: IEMA
Circular economy is a critical but often underutilised / misunderstood approach to achieving sustainable outcomes. By directly linking the benefits circular thinking and practice offers to other areas of sustainability – not least net zero, nature positive, climate resilience, healthy and liveable places, and future readiness.
Nappucino
Organiser: Hackney Real Nappy Network
Are you considering using reusable nappies? Have you started and need help? We are here for you! The demo explains the different types of reusable nappy, how to use, store, wash. There will be deals you can spend your voucher on and you can claim their voucher on the day. No booking required, just show […]
Circular Disruptors Accelerator
Organiser: Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
This FREE two-day accelerator is for early to growth stage startups seeking to scale their circular solutions, providing tailored business support and connecting cross-industry leaders, circular trailblazers, impactful investors and circular experts.
The story of plastic – screening and Q&A
Organiser: Plastic Free Hackney
As part of Circular Economy Week, Plastic-Free Hackney are pleased to be able to invite you to a screening of this powerful film in the comfort of your own home. We will then reconvene on the 16th June at 7pm for a panel discussion and Q&A session (guests TBC).As part of Circular Economy Week, Plastic-Free […]
The Sewcial
Organiser: Make Mee Studio
At Make Mee Studio’s brand new class The Sewcial, you can come and use our lovely big tables for cutting, our sewing machines, needles, threads, any other equipment we have that you need for your project and most importantly hang out with others getting creative in the same room! Share ideas, help each other, forge […]
DIY basics with Library of Things
Organiser: Library of Things
Build confidence and skills to tackle home + garden DIY projects and repairs at two free workshops hosted by Library of Things! Workshop 1 : An introduction to DIY basics An introduction to DIY basics with DIY pro Danny. With more than 30 years of experience in carpentry, welding and building you’ll leave this workshop […]
Food Waste Cooking Class
Organiser: Greenwich Pantry
Waste not, want not! Join our exciting Food Waste Cooking Class to learn to cook using food that would have been wasted, get lots of tips and ideas on how to waste as little food as possible. Small changes to your cooking habits can significantly reduce food wastage, saving you money and impacting positively on […]
Colèchi x FreakyUpcycle: Paint Party
Organiser: Colèchi
Party and paint your new thrifts with Colèchi x Freaky Upcycle! Our very first PAINT PARTY will take place at The Lab E20, Stratford on Thursday 16th June from 5pm to 9pm, with DJ sets from BPM Music Collective!
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World Refill Day celebration party
Organiser: City to Sea
Please join City to Sea and the Refill team as well as our co-hosts – Chilly’s and The Tate Modern between 17.00 and 20.00 in Granville-Grossman Members Room at the Tate Modern. Join us after work for an uplifting and inspiring coming together of colleagues and friends who have worked in the reuse space. We […]
Sustainability Cafe: Sustainable Food Systems
Organiser: OxLEP
Come and meet up with other purpose driven businesses to share ideas, inspiration and learning around the theme of sustainability. Themes and topics for the Sustainability Cafe sessions will include: The food system – how to think about impacts and how to make change; Biodiversity – why it’s important now and how to save it […]
Dialogues with developers: unlocking circular construction in cities
Organiser: CIRCuIT, C40 Cities
How can we improve the dialogue between city officials and private developers to ensure greater incorporation of circular economy principles in building projects? ReLondon and C40 Cities will discuss key findings and recommendations from a recent CIRCuIT report on this topic, with a wider group of municipal stakeholders and interested private sector players seeking to […]
Driving the circular transformation: Cradle to Cradle Certified® in the Built Environment
Organiser: Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute
How we design, make, select and specify products and materials today shapes the world we will inhabit tomorrow. Whatever your role in the built environment value chain, join us in the journey towards making the vision of a circular built environment today’s reality. Through an interactive panel moderated by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation, […]
How start-ups are collaborating to drive the circular economy
Organiser: Seeds of Colour, NIAB, KAPDAA
Three start-ups are going to share their collaboration story, across different industries – hear how they’re overcoming challenges and leveraging opportunities to support the circular economy.
What’s next for single-use plastics?
Organiser: ReLondon
We’ve invited colleagues from producers, charities, communities and local government to talk about the progress that’s been made on cutting single-use plastic in London, and the challenges we still face. On World Refill Day, our panel will discuss where we go from here and how we can continue to increase awareness, offer opportunities for changing […]
How Japan is transitioning to a circular economy
Organiser: Fuyo General Lease
Join Fuyo General Lease co for a presentation about the state of waste management and resource circulation in Japan and what Fuyo General Lease is doing to assist the transition and contribute to a sustainable society through its core business. This meeting will be held via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/93572275300?pwd=YWhIdHArT1crc2oyRHNHVDI5MzRiQT09 Meeting ID: 935 7227 5300 Passcode: Fuyo2022
Circular Economy Innovation Communities Insight Event
Organiser: Circular Economy Innovation Communities
Join this introductory webinar to learn more about the Circular Economy Innovation Communities (CEIC) fully-funded programme for public and third sector service workers. Public service leaders in Wales have been set ambitious sustainability targets as part of the government’s Net Zero commitments & the Well-being of Future Generations Act. Join a community of practice across […]
CENTS: Transportation requirements to move to net zero 2050
Organiser: Circular Economy Network+ in Transportation Systems
Join us for an interactive workshop facilitated by the Centre for Facilitation. We held a series or road mapping workshops to produce a circular economy transport roadmap which has now been completed. The CENTS team will use this roadmap to outline transportation requirements needed to move to Net Zero 2050 and outline the challenges that […]
Making steel reuse best practice in the construction industry
Organiser: Cleveland Steel & Tubes Ltd
Making steel reuse best practice in the construction industry Despite robust financial and environmental benefits, the construction sector is still far from adopting steel reuse as normal practice. Join us for a deep-dive discussion on how we can overcome current industry challenges and barriers to reusing steel and demolition materials with perspectives from members of […]
UK Circular Cities Network Meeting
Organiser: ReLondon
The UK Circular Cities Network meeting provides an opportunity for members to discuss circular activities within their cities or regions. Presentations will focus on monitoring and reporting of circular economy, embedding circular economy in schools and higher education, and reuse schemes. Please note that this is an invitation only event. If you are a city […]
Circular Disruptors Accelerator
Organiser: Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
This FREE two-day accelerator is for early to growth stage startups seeking to scale their circular solutions, providing tailored business support and connecting cross-industry leaders, circular trailblazers, impactful investors and circular experts.
Circular buildings from strategy to reality
Organiser: Arup
We all want to design out waste and pollution, and enhance the whole life value of properties, but what practical strategies and measures can we adopt? Tune in to hear inspirational circular project stories from across London. Arup circular economy experts were joined by guest speakers from companies including Argent to share their insights and […]
World Refill Day
Organiser: City to Sea
World Refill Day is a global campaign to prevent plastic pollution and help people live with less waste. Together with our planet-protecting partners, and thousands of everyday activists around the world, we’re calling on businesses, brands and governments to choose to reuse and help make single-use plastic a thing of the past.
The story of plastic
Organiser: Plastic Free Hackney
The story of plastic is an expose revealing the truth behind plastic pollution: how we got to our current global plastic pollution crisis and how the oil and gas industry has manipulated the narrative. This film is exclusively available during CE Week. Please log in for screening details.
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Creating a circular high street
Organiser: Tapestry
Join Tapestry and the Hackney Wick Fish Island Community Development Trust on a walking tour of an emerging circular high street in Hackney Wick – supported by the Mayor of London’s High Streets for All’ campaign. The event will visit local businesses who are actively pursuing sustainable ways of working, including White Building Market & […]
UK-China Reducing Carbon Emission in Cement and Concrete
Organiser: Arcas & Callisto Consulting
The “Experts on: UK-China Built Environment Road to Carbon Zero” Webinar Series aims to share knowledge and exchange expertise, generating collaborations, and raising awareness amongst all professionals in the construction and building material industry in UK and China.
Repairing our way to a zero waste society
Organiser: C40 Cities
This webinar examines what policies such as the Right to Repair mean in practice for cities. We will look at how the growth of repair cafés and other forms of DIY community repair in cities can deliver multiple social, ecological and economic benefits, including the potential to restore community cohesion and reduce consumption based emissions.
Repair cafe
Organiser: Islington Council, Traid
Join us 3pm-7pm for the Islington Repair cafe in partnership with Traid! Traid will be hosting a talk on the textile industry and its environmental impact at 6pm, followed by a question and answer session. No booking required, just pop along! Ground floor unit (under the elevators), Angel Central, 21 Parkfield Street, N1 0PS An […]
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One Step Greener ECO Refill Shop launch at Bursted Wood Primary School, supported by Pupils Profit
Organiser: Pupils Profit
One Step Greener ECO Team are launching their ECO Refill Shop at Bursted Wood Primary School, selling eco friendly refills of Hand Wash, Body Wash and Washing up Liquid to help reduce plastic waste. The children hope this will help the whole school community to get into the habit of refilling. 500ml Prices: Washing Up […]
The Auction Industry – Driving the Circular Economy
Organiser: Bidpath
The auction industry can provide remarkable breadth and versatility to allow a wide range of items to be reused within a circular economy model. This can range from art and collectables all the way through to heavy machinery. The savings this can create in terms of the reuse of materials and the elimination of carbon […]
People, places, things: How can local authorities help neighbourhoods make the shift to a circular economy?
Organiser: LEDNet, ReLondon
Join the London Environment Directors’ Network (LEDNet) to hear case studies of neighbourhoods making the shift to a circular economy, and good practice examples of councils taking positive action in their own operations and with their communities to rethink consumption.
Design for Planet
Organiser: Environmental Funders Network, Design Council
The Environmental Funders Network have invited the Design Council to present their Design for Planet initiative (launched in September 2021). The Design Council are helping accelerate the rate at which designers tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis with design, rather than making it worse. This is an invitation-only event. For more information, please contract Aliyah […]
Rethinking our disposable society: how to build a circular economy
Organiser: LSE, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
The time has come to rethink how we design, make, and use the things we need, from the food we eat to the clothes we wear. The idea of a circular economy, in which waste and pollution are eliminated through better design, reuse of resources and regeneration, is a radical solution to climate change and […]
LOANHOOD panel discussion
Organiser: LOANHOOD
LOANHOOD and friends will be asking: What can Hackney do to make the Circular Economy happen? LOANHOOD co-founder Jade will be moderating the panel and joined by local Hackney business Ella Shone from Topup Truck, circular economy expert Connor Hill and the RSA’s very own Charles Ross. After the initial panel discussion questions will be […]
Truly Reclaimed: Introducing the new label for real reuse
Organiser: Salvo
Launched by Salvo, the campaign for Truly Reclaimed assures that a product or batch of material is genuinely reclaimed. The label helps you distinguish Truly Reclaimed from new products that are made to resemble the old, highlighting the environmental benefit of choosing materials that really are reclaimed for reuse. Discover a material’s past life, reclamation […]
One World Living – Reducing London’s Consumption Emissions from Food, Textiles, Plastics and Electricals
Organiser: One World Living
Hear from One World Living group on the planned actions in each of its four focus material streams. They will be joined by guests from the University of Leeds presenting on the consumption emissions data that is available for all boroughs and C40 Cities, who will explore how some other cities around the world are […]
Circular food sprint for London higher education
Organiser: Ellen MacArthur Foundation, ReLondon, Mayor of London, London Higher
Hosted by University of Westminster, this day-long workshop will bring together representatives of London higher education institutions to learn best practice, align on a common vision, and identify opportunities for collective action towards a circular economy for food on campuses.
The story of plastic
Organiser: Plastic Free Hackney
The story of plastic is an expose revealing the truth behind plastic pollution: how we got to our current global plastic pollution crisis and how the oil and gas industry has manipulated the narrative. This film is exclusively available during CE Week. Please log in for screening details.
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Online food waste cooking class
Organiser: Greenwich Pantry
Waste not, want not! Join our exciting Online Food Waste Cooking Class to learn to cook using food that would have been wasted, get lots of tips and ideas on how to waste as little food as possible. Small changes to your cooking habits can significantly reduce food wastage, saving you money and impacting positively […]
Composting as a foundation of a circular and regenerative food system
Organiser: Régénération Canada
This webinar is made possible thanks to the support of Englobe. The planetary challenges we face—such as climate change, soil degradation, broken food systems and an increased human population to feed—implore us to adopt solutions applicable to both urban and agricultural areas. Circular economy concepts invite us to shift our production system from linear to […]
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Environment Talks: how to embrace new circular businesses in London?
Organiser: Impact Hub King's Cross
Come and join us for an in-person dialogue on business and circularity! Spend the hour understanding the nuances and challenges faced in London today by aspiring entrepreneurs looking to develop circular businesses. Get to know the experience of Hasna Kourda, CEO & Co-founder at Save Your Wardrobe and more.
Farming the fringe: unlocking land and opportunities for local food production and new enterprise
Organiser: Sustain
This roundtable discussion will present to politicians the top asks needed for peri-urban farming to have an impact on the national food system and economies at the local scale. These follow the national and local policy recommendations outlined in our project report and discussions we have had as a result of the report. You will […]
Nappy Ever After Open House
Organiser: Nappy Ever After
Visit Nappy Ever After’s local, zero emissions nappy laundry service and shop. There really should be one of these in every borough in every city. All new parents should have the opportunity to try cloth nappies and use them if they find they work for them. Some people can’t dry their own nappies because they […]
Circular fashion textiles in London: Workshop
Organiser: ReLondon, University College London, Circle Economy
This workshop is part of a joint research project between ReLondon, the University College London and Circle Economy, which examines the material flows and consumption-based emissions associated with London’s fashion textiles supply chain. During this workshop, research insights on emission hotspots across the textiles supply chain will be shared. Interactive exercises with stakeholders will explore […]
B4SI Mid-Year Event 2022 ‘Social Partnerships as a Catalyst for Climate Action’
Organiser: Corporate Citizenship
Companies are finding innovative ways to bring community led approaches to enabling climate action. Following on from last year where we discussed the role of social impact practitioners in ensuring a Just Transition, we are now asking our practitioner network to convene and share examples on how best to partner with NGO’s/others to accelerate & […]
Rethinking food waste: Business solutions to a planetary problem
Organiser: University of Westminster
Come and hear from businesses creatively tackling food waste from across the supply chain, from growing, to manufacturing, to redistribution. Speakers include Toast Ale, OLIO, ReLondon and Growing Underground. A networking drinks reception will follow. This event is aimed at students interested in finding out more about food waste.
Sewcial Club
Organiser: Croydon ReUse Organisation
Come and spend a couple of hours crafting and chatting in the company of like minded individuals. Whether you like to knit and natter or stitch and share, you will find a welcoming space that makes a pleasant change from sitting at home on your own. Bring along some mending or your current project. This […]
Measuring Biodiversity Net Gain in the Built Environment
Organiser: UKRI's Circular Economy Centre for Construction Minerals
Join Julia Baker to discuss good practices for biodiversity net gain in the built environment! This lunchtime seminar, hosted by ICEC-MCM (Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Centre for Mineral-based Construction Minerals), will cover the concept of Biodiversity Net Gain and how it is applied in practice to developments. It will also touch on the Biodiversity Metric and […]
Measuring your carbon footprint
Organiser: Heart of the City
Get to grips with what you need to do to measure your company’s carbon footprint as part of your net zero journey. At this event, we’ll explore the different emission Scopes, how to collect data for Scopes 1 and 2, and we’ll provide tools and techniques to make the process easier and quicker too.
Circular economy for Construction Glass: Early engagement, data collection, and data storage
Organiser: GlassPass
GlassPass’ first pilot will be the starting point for this discussion between GlassPass co-founders Ana Bretes and Hrabrina Nikolova with Taleen Josefsson on the challenges of Circularity for construction glass and on the importance that early engagement, data collection, and data storage play to achieve circularity.
Re-use, Repair, Recycle at Church Street Market
Organiser: Westminster City Council
Westminster, Church Street environmental groups and national partners are hosting a variety of Circular Economy workshops. Church Street Market is a vibrant, diverse community hub just off Edgware Road. Offering fresh, traditional products alongside cafes, antique shops, fabric stores and the Library, it is the perfect place to share and celebrate the re-use, repair and […]
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A showcase: London’s circular food pioneers
Organiser: Food Flagship Initiative
The Food Flagship Initiative aims to make a low carbon circular economy for food a reality in London. At this event we will present new research about food waste and greenhouse gas emission hotspots in the capital, and showcase the circular food innovators playing a pioneering role in the city’s transition to a circular economy […]
Circular capacity, city-wide recovery
Organiser: ReLondon
This inaugural event to launch Circular Economy Week 2022 will feature industry leaders and academics, with perspectives from local government and communities, showcasing and debating the findings of a new report on circular jobs, skills and training and the opportunities they provide to support a green recovery in London.
Get Inspired 2021-the future generation of circular economy entrepreneurs
Organiser: Circular Glasgow
Welcome to Circular Glasgow’s Get Inspired 2021 event. This year’s virtual event is a chance to hear from some brilliant businesses whilst building your knowledge of a circular economy and its importance in achieving net-zero targets. Across the morning, we will be exploring 3 key themes: tech, innovation and youth. Join us as we showcase […]
Get Inspired 2021- solving the world’s biggest challenges through innovation:
Organiser: Circular Glasgow
Welcome to Circular Glasgow’s Get Inspired 2021 event. This year’s virtual event is a chance to hear from some brilliant businesses whilst building your knowledge of a circular economy and its importance in achieving net-zero targets. Across the morning, we will be exploring 3 key themes: tech, innovation and youth. Join us as we showcase […]
Get Inspired 2021 – when a circular economy meets digital transformation
Organiser: Circular Glasgow
Welcome to Circular Glasgow’s Get Inspired 2021 event. This year’s virtual event is a chance to hear from some brilliant businesses whilst building your knowledge of a circular economy and its importance in achieving net-zero targets. Across the morning, we will be exploring 3 key themes: tech, innovation and youth. Join us as we showcase […]
Get Inspired 2021 – keynote
Organiser: Circular Glasgow
Welcome to Circular Glasgow’s Get Inspired 2021 event. This year’s virtual event is a chance to hear from some brilliant businesses whilst building your knowledge of a circular economy and its importance in achieving net-zero targets. Across the morning, we will be exploring 3 key themes: tech, innovation and youth. Join us as we showcase […]
Achieving circularity in the built environment
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May Al-Karooni & Doug Simpson
‘Build Back Better’ Clinic for SMEs
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Materials and the circular economy
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Emily Walport
Power to the people
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Interactive Circular Strategy Session
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Behaviour change: Webinar #2 – Squaring the Circle
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David Hall & Ollie Burch
London and the Circular Economy: the role of Higher Education (Workshop 2)
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Circular economy design increases resilience and drives regeneration
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Brieuc Saffré, Justine Laurent, Alban Bitz, Federico Guisoli
Circular fashion as an approach from global and local perspectives
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Marina Chahboune, Hanna & Julia, Ina Budde & Calle Evans
Smart Cities: engaging with citizens to accelerate green solutions
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Are Young People engaged in the Circular Conversation?
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Imogen Clemett
Behaviour change – Change begins at home: encouraging climate-friendly behaviours
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Professor Robert West
Making Global Goals Local Business: London Edition
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Circular Economy for Sustainable Islands
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Circular Economy, Reuse and Construction
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Katherine Adams, Coin Rice, Roy Fishwick & Jane Anderson
UK Circular Cities Roundtable
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation & London Waste & Recycling Board’s Circular London
The Circular Economy Show by CLGdotTV
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Dr David Greenfield
FuturePlanet 10x IMPACT Packaging: Rewrapped
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Renew Centre Tour
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Measurement and communication of Circular Economy activity
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Supply and demand side perspectives on tech innovation: media and food sector case studies
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Cooking Show – Home Composting and Degustation
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Ranald Schulz
#CEWeekLDN: Circular Connect
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Blockchain and Circular Economy
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Antony Welfare, Nikhil Vadgama, Peter Bambridge, Geri Cupi, Naj Rehman, Eddie Dautry-Turner & Areiel Wolanow
Circular economy tour of Calverts’ London print factory
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Understanding the role of plastics in the Circular Economy
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UKGBC Webinar: Circular Economy Guidance
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Anna Surgenor, Senior Sustainability Advisor, UKGBC
Constructing a Circular City: Accelerating to a circular economy in the Brighton region
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Circular Brighton & Hove and Design Brighton
Roundtable Discussion on Circular Economy in the Commonwealth
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Commonwealth Business Women
Business and Circular Economy
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Circular London’s – Refilling London
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Library Of Things – Thing Demo
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Zuleika and John
Circular Economy Club – Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Summit Screening
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Circular London and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF)
2018 Summit
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Circular economy innovators tour
Organiser: Circular Economy Club London
Join the Circular Economy Club London as we wrap up #CEWeekLDN with our 2nd virtual Circular Economy Tour. Using our online Circular Economy Club London Circular Business Map for reference, grab your favourite beverage and enjoy a behind the scenes tour of circular businesses located in London. Whether your interest is in Circular Fashion & […]
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Styling with salvage
Organiser: Salvo
Joanne guides us through her style of new and old, modern yet lived-in aesthetics, which have made her a sought-after designer for homes and boutique hospitality spaces. Joanne’s design work and books have won numerous design awards and have been featured in The New York Times, Architectural Digest, Dwell, Apartment Therapy and many more. Part […]
Conscious consumerism and the circular economy
Organiser: Slow Fashion UK & The British School of Fashion
An instagram-live about conscious consumerism and the circular economy… Specifically how this fits in with the #slowfashionseason2021 #fashiondetox campaign by www.slowfashion.global. Featuring: Dr. Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas, hosted by GCU London alumna Dhruvyasha (sustainability consultant) on the Slow Fashion UK platform. Join live at 4pm: www.instagram.com/slowfashion.uk
How subscription-based models can save us from the throw-away culture
Organiser: The Toy Box Club
The Toy Box Club is a great example of where a subscription model can completely reinvent the relationship users (in this case children) have with a product (in this case toys), eliminating the waste associated with our throw-away culture. Come and see for yourself! The Toy Box Club will have an unmanned shop today (1pm-5pm) […]
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Consumer behaviour and dietary choice
Organiser: Intellidigest
This webinar will dive into the topic of how consumer behaviour affects food sustainability and how the industry is responding to a rise in popularity of healthier diets, vegetarianism and veganism. The expert panel will also consider how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the food system in terms of consumer behaviour and dietary choice.
Circular economy playbook – live! (ep.4)
Organiser: ReLondon
How can fashion be circular? Finding it hard to shake your fashion habit, and can’t get your head around how circular fashion can help? Join our Circular Economy Playbook podcast hosts, Wayne Hubbard and Ali Moore, with special guest Hannah Carter (ReLondon’s Love Not Landfill campaign) to figure out how to style it out.
Unlocking the circular value with the commercial equipment operator
Organiser: Loopcycle
The third in a three-part series of case studies looking at how operators of the commercial equipment can contribute to a circular economy by demonstrating responsible management of their used appliances. Loopcycle is a product traceability platform that drives integrity within the reuse marketplace and redefines the management, recovery and resale of valuable secondary products.
Good with wood – upcycling London’s felled trees into fabulous furniture
Organiser: Saunders Seasoning
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE! Over 5,000 trees are felled in London every year because they have died, become a danger, or to make way for development. Most end their lives as firewood or biofuel, releasing huge quantities of carbon back into the atmosphere. Saunders Seasonings think it’s crazy these trees are not put to better use […]
Low plastic schemes in London
Organiser: ReLondon and Imperial College London
This stakeholder workshop is a collaboration between ReLondon and Imperial College London. The workshop will inform research on low-plastic schemes (e.g. surfers against sewage plastic free communities and North London Waste Authority’s low plastic zones). This project is linked to recommendations in the ReLondon report on reducing single-use plastic consumption. The event will share insights […]
Nappuccino – reusable nappy demonstration
Organiser: Hackney Real Nappy Network
A 30-minute demonstration providing everything new parents need to know about reusable nappies. The demo will explain the different types of reusable nappy, how to use, store and wash them. At the end of the session, there will be a Q&A, and parents will be also able to claim or redeem their free nappy vouchers.
A sustainable woodworking workshop experience
Organiser: Saunders Seasonings and Blackhorse Workshop
Blackhorse Workshop, 1-2 Sutherland Rd Path, London E17 6BX Price £45 Max participants – 10 – SOLD OUT! Spend an evening in the workshop, learning to make a hanging planter from wood upcycled from a felled London tree by Saunders Seasonings. You’ll be shown how to use traditional woodwork machinery to craft a beautiful planter […]
Beyond recycling: The circular economy in Richmond
Organiser: Richmond Council
Join us to find out about the circular economy, it’s importance in tackling climate change and how to get involved. Featuring local examples of the circular economy in action in Richmond, you can explore how to be more circular, use less resources, generate less waste and lower your carbon emissions.
Keeping fashion in the loop
Organiser: LoanHood, The Seams, and Connor Hill Co.
Want to learn more about the circular economy within fashion and how we can all be a part of it from renting your clothes to repairing and upcycling? Join Loanhood and friends for this fun and informal chat where we answer your questions.
Love Not Landfill and Nuw Circular Clothes Swap
Organiser: ReLondon and Nuw
Love Not Landfill has teamed up with Nuw, the free fashion swapping app, for Circular Economy Week to share the first ever exclusively Love Not Landfill collection to Nuw members. Swappers can sign up to the Nuw app, upload clothes to swap and then “shop” from the Love Not Landfill collection which will drop onto […]
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Mending through embroidery: a workshop
Organiser: LSESU Circular Economy Society and the Slow Fashion Movement UK
Throughout the workshop, Amy will introduce us to the Embroidery 101: how fabric works, why things tear, fixing tears and the ‘theory’ behind strong mending, and will also give a workshop on simple floral embroidery. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and try things out, however, following along is not mandatory – […]
Fashion Circle: Sustainably made
Organiser: Fashion District & The Trampery, in association with the London College of Fashion
Join us at Fashion Circle, an event series presented by the Fashion District and The Trampery for fashion businesses to learn and develop their network. We are delighted to host the second in the series alongside an exciting lineup of speakers, who will shine a spotlight on critical issues for sustainable manufacturing.
Education for sustainability: what’s missing from the conversation?
Organiser: The London Interdisciplinary School (LIS)
An interactive online workshop, using Zoom and Miro, to share experiences and explore the competencies (knowledge, skills, attributes, and values) that are needed for the transition to a circular economy. It will include an opportunity to reflect on what’s missing from UNESCO’s current competency framework, and to contribute to research that could influence a global […]
How to build back better with free circular economy business support
Organiser: ReLondon
Thanks to funding from the Mayor of London’s Green New Deal, support is now available to help London-based SMEs adopt circular economy business models and Build Back Better. Join this workshop to find out about circular economy opportunities, hear about successful circular businesses, and access free support for your business.
Circular procurement and the environmental footprint of an end-product
Organiser: AMBIO-N (CircularSourceSM)
Join us to discuss how designers and procurement leads, alike can better achieve circularity in creating end-products. This can range from apparel to manufactured items for the home. What is required by designers to procurement leads to better equip their value chain to qualify for this process?
Circular economy and the benefits to London’s local authorities
Organiser: ReLondon
A practical and informative webinar which introduces the key principles of circular economy for use by local authorities. The event includes a 101 session by ReLondon and Circular Economy Week sponsors, LEDNet (the London Environment Directors’ Network), to explain what circular economy means, how it can benefit local authorities and what role cities can play. […]
Reclaiming Sustainable Fashion
Organiser: Salvo
Reclaiming the meaning behind the words “sustainable” and “fashion.” Maria shares her experience of From Belo, her award wining accessories brand, which makes desirable pieces from materials such as seatbelts once destined for landfill, and helps a vulnerable community – providing jobs to craft bags without cruelty or toxins in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Part of […]
Building circularity into into your business – with business founders
Organiser: In The Loop
In The Loop is a community of circular economy founders from a range of sectors. At this event, we will be talking about ideas, opportunities and challenges for businesses in the circular economy, with a focus on how to add circularity into your business.
Metals in construction – accelerating the transition to a more circular economy
Organiser: Alliance for Sustainable Building Products
Join the Alliance for Sustainable Buildings Products (ASBP) for a free-to-attend webinar as part of #CEweekLDN, exploring the latest innovations and developments for metals in construction, and how these approaches can accelerate the transition to a more circular economy.
What actually IS a circular supply chain?
Organiser: Do It Properly
Join Do It Properly to hear our panel discuss what matters when working with suppliers to become more circular. We’ll be discussing real world successes, the challenges you can face, and how to use metrics as part of your sustainable business model.
Share, Refill and Refurbish
Organiser: Hammersmith & Fulham Council
Join Hammersmith & Fulham Council for a lunch and learn session to explore why we need to reduce, reuse and repair before we recycle. We’ll be showcasing and celebrating local work being done to tackle the climate crisis by sharing, refilling and refurbishing. You’ll hear from us and local speakers to find out what is […]
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Circular economy playbook – live! (ep.3)
Organiser: ReLondon
Circular construction – a beginner’s guide The built environment creates huge amounts of waste and generates a lot of carbon – so how can we make construction practices more circular? Join our Circular Economy Playbook podcast hosts, Wayne Hubbard and Ali Moore, with special guest Peter Swallow of Grimshaw to get under the skin of […]
Unlocking the circular value with the product manufacturer
Organiser: Loopcycle
The second in a three-part series of case studies looking at how commercial equipment manufacturers can contribute to a circular economy by extending the life of their products. Loopcycle is a product traceability platform that drives integrity within the reuse marketplace and redefines the management, recovery and resale of valuable secondary products.
Fungi as a method – virtual workshop
Organiser: Climate and Cities
A hands-on virtual workshop for people who like to think differently. Fungi as a Method looks at what we might be able to learn from the way the humble but ancient and sustainable fungi lives it’s life. This creative online workshop will take you through four exercises (each based around a fungi biological principle). You […]
Consumption and climate: how local data can drive tangible action
Organiser: London Councils and ReLondon
Join this event, hosted by London Councils and ReLondon, to find out more about the role of analytics and data in helping local government plan and act. You’ll hear about consumption-based emissions and why they’re important; see the key findings from recent research into how consumption patterns and related emissions vary (or not) across London […]
How to make B2B asset sharing an everyday habit in your organisation
Organiser: Optumum
In this session you’ll learn the best ways to embed B2B asset sharing (sharing of assets and over-capacity between departments and with others) into your business. Join us as we look at successful examples of asset sharing in construction, medical and healthcare settings whilst sharing some of the best tips and advice for making asset […]
How can planning policy drive a sustainable built environment? (Session 2)
Organiser: C40 Cities and ReLondon
City governments are well placed to set a regulatory framework that can drive their cities towards sustainable futures. By embedding circular economy principles into urban policy levers, cities can bring about changes to the use and management of materials in cities. Join a webinar hosted by C40 Cities and CIRCuIT that examines the role of […]
Refill, refill and refill – the story of plastic
Organiser: Plastic Free Hackney
The story of plastic is an expose revealing the truth behind plastic pollution: how we got to our current global plastic pollution crisis and how the oil and gas industry has manipulated the narrative. Our panel will discuss the refill revolution and examine the solutions government, industry and individuals must now enact.
Reclaimed Renovation
Organiser: Salvo
Sara (aka Reclaimed Woman) takes us on a tour of her carbon negative London flat renovation, which she vowed to renovate entirely with reclaimed materials, and then quit her corporate fashion job to reclaim her life. Sara aka Reclaimed Woman shares stories from her journey into sustainable sourcing, and how her home inspired a complete […]
How can planning policy drive a sustainable built environment? (Session 1)
Organiser: C40 Cities and ReLondon
City governments are well placed to set a regulatory framework that can drive their cities towards sustainable futures. By embedding circular economy principles into urban policy levers, cities can bring about changes to the use and management of materials in cities. Join a webinar hosted by C40 Cities and CIRCuIT that examines the role of […]
Salvo in conversation with Ambient Studio
Organiser: Salvo
Today only 1% of building material is reclaimed and reused in north-west Europe. Faye will delve into Salvo’s pioneering pilots from the FCRBE Interreg NWE project, which aims to increase reuse of reclaimed building materials by 50% by 2032. The discussion with Matthew Riley from Ambient Studios will cover existing barriers, and construction’s opportunity in […]
Empowering citizen-consumers in a fashion-textiles Circular Economy
Organiser: UKRI Interdisciplinary Textiles Circularity Centre, Circular Economy Club London Chapter and CE-Hub
One of the key aspects of a circular economy is to keep products in use for as long as possible. We invite all sections of society to participate in discussing and mapping the strategies used by design brands, retailers, charities, waste management initiatives, councils, community groups and researchers that aim to keep apparel in use. […]
Creating a circular economy for tech: why, how & what
Organiser: Spring
The global mountain of e-waste is growing, rare and critical materials are running out and the consumption of tech continues to grow. With the e-waste expected to increase from 53.6mt in 2019 to 74.7mt by 2030 and demand for critical materials to increase six-fold we need to create a circular economy for tech rapidly. This […]
Circular B2B – How digital markets can open up new supply chain opportunities and drive circularity for B2B companies
Organiser: Souqbox
B2B companies tend to buy offline (82% globally) from a narrow base of vetted suppliers. This is holding back the circular economy; circular repurposing means buyers must be willing to consider one-off purchases from unknown suppliers. Improved seller and product vetting and provenance capability means the online world is no longer a ‘wild west’ for […]
Flat glass & circular economy
Organiser: Glasspass
Every year the UK construction industry produces 200,000 tonnes of glass waste and virtually none of it is recycled back to make new flat glass. Join us to know more about the glass life cycle and how each one of us can contribute to make this material more sustainable and circular.
Pre-development audits as part of a circular built environment
Organiser: GLA, BRE and Grimshaw Architects
The circular economy is recognised as an integral part of ‘growing a good economy’ within the new London Plan (the spatial development strategy for London) adopted in 2021. This plan sets out policies requiring large schemes to be developed in line with ‘circular economy’ principles – minimising demolition waste and designing new buildings so they […]
Building with circularity in mind
Organiser: KLH Sustainability
How to reduce embodied carbon in construction and regeneration projects. KLH is made up of a diverse team who all share the same passion – to be agents for change in the built environment helping clients better respond to the climate, biodiversity and social crises. Join them as they discuss real-life projects showing how embodied […]
Waste as a resource in the built environment
Organiser: Globechain
A fireside discussion on how viewing waste as a resource benefits the entire supply chain in the built environment. Cost surveyors, facilities managers, those working in procurement, architects and engineers are encouraged to take 30 minutes out of their day to join what is sure to be a fascinating discussion.
Circular economy playbook – live! (ep.2)
Organiser: ReLondon
What exactly is circular food? Interested in circular economy, but not sure what it means for food? Join our Circular Economy Playbook podcast hosts, Wayne Hubbard and Ali Moore, with special guests Dr Liz Goodwin OBE (WRI fellow and UN SDG 12.3 Champion), Dr Ifeyinwa Kanu (IntelliDigest) and Jean Billant (ReLondon) to help us figure […]
Clothes drop-off and swap event at Greenwich University campus
Organiser: The UN/ARCHIVED Textiles
Drop off your clothes (at the University of Greenwich, Dreadnought building) in exchange for marbles. You will be able to use your marbles at a pre-loved clothing swap event to be held on 2 July – the more marbles you have, the more swapping you can do! The UN/ARCHIVED Textiles project aims to address and […]
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Ashwells Reclaimed Timber
Organiser: Salvo
The rainforest is disappearing, fast. That’s why Ashwells collaborates with marine & civil engineering contractors and landscape architects, reclaiming and reusing tropical timber, and enabling a more sustainable built environment. Attend this talk to understand how you can increase the % of timber reclaimed and/or reused within your projects. Part of Salvo Fest celebrating 30 […]
Unlocking the circular value within the foodservice equipment industry
Organiser: Loopcycle
The first in a three-part series of case studies looking at the foodservice equipment industry’s key opportunities and challenges for moving to the circular economy. Loopcycle is a product traceability platform that drives integrity within the reuse marketplace and redefines the management, recovery and resale of valuable secondary products.
How British beauty brands are driving the circular economy agenda
Organiser: Seeds of Colour
A round table with beauty experts leading the eco-transformation of the beauty industry in the UK. Members of the expert panel will share challenges, success stories and insights on how their brands and businesses are bringing the circular economy to life. This is a must-attend event for ethical/beauty consumers, opinion leaders, other founders and business […]
Circular lighting in the built environment
Organiser: Whitecroft Lighting Ltd. and ReLondon
Join us for an insightful event about circular lighting and how it can be applied to the built environment. Hosted by Whitecroft Lighting and ReLondon, the session will explore: •Circular economy and its impact on the built environment and product design choices •The Cradle to Cradle programme and how it adds value •Circularity as a […]
Circular Glasgow network and ReLondon: Get Connected
Organiser: Circular Glasgow and ReLondon
Amongst the buzz of Circular Economy Week London, grab a tea or coffee and join Circular Glasgow for their monthly circular economy networking session, this month hosted in partnership with ReLondon. We’ll be chatting about all things circular economy whilst giving you the opportunity to meet other businesses from across the UK who are passionate […]
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Cross-nation innovation
Organiser: ReLondon and Circular Glasgow
Discover some of London and Scotland’s most innovative sustainable businesses. In Eurovision style, we’ll travel cross-nation to hear from 12 planet-saving businesses in Scotland and London from those using food waste as a resource, to bio and recycled fabrics. There’ll be an international panel of judges and a chance for you to vote for your […]
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Finding beauty in imperfection – designing with reclaimed materials
Organiser: Salvo
Through case studies of London fashion environments designed with reclaimed materials, Salvo aims to inspire circular practises and a future where use starts with reuse. The session will explore futuREuse tools from the FCRBE Interreg north-west Europe project, of which Salvo is the main UK partner. Part of Salvo Fest celebrating 30 years of Salvo, […]
Practical approaches towards implementing the circular economy within structural engineering and the construction industry
Organiser: Institution of Structural Engineers
With reuse widely accepted as one of the quickest routes to decarbonisation of the construction industry, how can we expect to see design and construction methods change over coming years? Are buildings going to be dismantled, rather than demolished? Are design teams going to be working with libraries of salvaged structural members, rather than starting […]
Maximising the utility of services and products in retail
Organiser: Sook
Sook transforms empty shops into adaptive and digitally enhanced spaces which are rentable by the hour. Sook Spaces do away with the cost, complications and waste associated with fitting out physical spaces. Join Sook and some of their incredible occupiers who are active in a circular economy to know more about the SMEs operating in […]
How do we improve the circular marketplace for timber in London?
Organiser: ReLondon
As part of the CIRCuIT project, ReLondon is conducting research into the reuse and recycling market in London to obtain a deeper understanding of the supply of materials for reuse and high value recycling. This workshop is to validate and build upon these findings and the key focus is to do a deep dive into […]
London and the circular economy: The role of higher education – a student takeover special
Organiser: Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Taking place during Circular Economy Week, this event marks the fifth networking event for higher education institutions in London. In this student takeover special, we’re handing the mic over to some remarkable students making real change at their universities from the ground up. As we start to shift the gears to action, this workshop will […]
The implementation of reuse in the built environment
Organiser: Globechain
A panel discussion aimed at cost surveyors, facilities managers, those working in procurement, architects and engineers. Attendees will discover how reuse is successfully being implemented in the construction industry. This session will explore how reuse can benefit all projects, how the sector can measure and use the data to help with sustainability objectives and what […]
How emissions transparency can help businesses identify and adopt circular practices
Organiser: Carbon X
Before your business can attempt to become a part of the circular economy, you need to know which areas are producing the most carbon. ‘If you measure it, you can manage it.’ Join us for a fireside chat with our expert panel to discover the vital and often overlooked first steps of understanding your business’s […]
Circular economy playbook – live! (ep.1)
Organiser: ReLondon
Circular economy for complete beginners. New to the idea of circular economy? Not sure what it means, or why it’s important? Join our Circular Economy Playbook podcast hosts, Wayne Hubbard and Ali Moore, with special guest Oriana Romano from the OECD, for an ‘on the sofa’-style introduction to the topic.
How to become more circular
Organiser: City of London Corporation
Join Sunny Jar for an hour-long workshop packed full of hints and practical tips on how to lead a circular lifestyle and become more sustainable. Learn how you can accelerate the transition to a circular economy by making some simple yet effective changes to your day-to-day rituals. Topics covered will include: Making items last as […]
Circular economy and employability in fashion and luxury
Organiser: The British School of Fashion
Director of the British School of Fashion Tim Jackson is joined by a panel of industry insiders to explore how sustainability and inclusion are helping to reshape employment opportunities within the fashion and luxury sectors. Circular Economy expert and CEO of Positive Luxury Diana Verde Nieto will join luxury industry recruitment director Younus Desai to […]
Towards a sustainable future – Sustainable Buildings
Organiser: UK Research and Innovation
A fascinating insight into how government, construction, energy and manufacturing is working together; scaling up and increasing adoption of net zero technologies and approaches to dramatically bring down the emissions of our built environment. This Webinar is part the Net Zero Series which sheds light on the UKRI’s flagship programme- the Transforming Construction Challenge, to […]
Get Inspired 2021
Organiser: Circular Glasgow
Welcome to Circular Glasgow’s Get Inspired 2021 event. This year’s virtual event is a chance to hear from some brilliant businesses whilst building your knowledge of a circular economy and its importance in achieving net-zero targets. Across the morning, we will be exploring 3 key themes: tech, innovation and youth. Join us as we showcase […]
How do we improve the circular marketplace for building materials in London?
Organiser: ReLondon
As part of the CIRCuIT project, ReLondon is conducting research into the reuse and recycling market in London to obtain a deeper understanding of the supply of materials for reuse and high value recycling. This workshop is to validate and build upon these findings and the key focus is to engage with the demand side […]
How does circular economy tackle climate change?
Organiser: ReLondon
At this opening event for Circular Economy Week 2021, ReLondon brings together experts to explore how our consumption contributes to the climate crisis and how circular economy can help. With COP26 fast approaching, the session will tackle the role of governments, nations and cities and the actions they are taking to make circular economy a […]
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