Nottingham Primary Academy pupils transformed more than 10,500 bottle tops into recycled plastic planters through Plastic Revolution, a hands-on learning programme exploring the value of plastic.

Three years on from our first visit as newcomers, Interplas 2026 marked a shift, from observing the industry to contributing to it. A reflection on Carpet Creates, the Plastic Revolution, and the conversations shaping the future of circularity.

Balikis Akindiya, a second year BA Fashion Design student at Nottingham Trent University, showcased Fashion Forward at the Future Makers Sewing Studio. A bold, circular fashion collection made from upcycled textiles and natural dyes. The event highlighted the Sewing Studio’s focus on circular design.

Discover how the award winning Rewind® Edition Chair transforms post event polypropylene carpet into fully circular, sustainable furniture, showcasing the power of collaboration, innovation and circular design.

Sarah Turner’s stunning Lady Godiva sculpture, crafted from 250kg of recycled plastic at Future Makers, transforms plastic waste into art at Coventry Building Society HQ. A powerful example of creativity, sustainability and community in action.

See how Future Makers turned surplus construction materials into a secure, modular bike store and 100% recycled plastic planters at Nottingham’s Trent Basin. A scalable blueprint for circular design, BNG and sustainable regeneration projects.

Future Makers intern Toby worked with workshop technician Janis to design and manufacture a recycled plastic sustainability award for Stone Soup Academy, developing practical skills and demonstrating the potential of plastic as a creative material.

Nottingham College students transformed recycled plastic into bird boxes and community planters while developing practical skills in recycling, design and manufacturing.

When DHP Family found themselves with surplus plastic wristbands, they saw a problem - we saw potential. Through our circular design process, these leftover materials were transformed into stunning custom awards that showcase DHP’s commitment to sustainability and creative reuse.

What happens when used event carpet meets circular design? We teamed up with MJ’s Event Services Ltd to transform their Rewind® carpet into flat-pack, sustainable furniture - proving that event materials can be stylish, practical, and truly circular. Discover how creativity and collaboration are reshaping the future of event design.