RECOUP Awards 2026
Future Makers created bespoke RECOUP Awards from Marble Carpet, transforming recycled polypropylene into distinctive, CNC machined trophies.
Young designers join the Plastic Revolution
Two NTU product design students explore what it takes to give discarded plastic a new life.
Nottingham Trent University Architecture Students Explore Circular Design
A three day project exploring recycled plastic, the River Trent and new ideas for a floating walkway.
From Riso Ink Tubes to Bone Folders
We worked with Dizzy Ink to turn difficult to recycle Riso ink tubes into recycled plastic bone folders, from material testing through to commercial production.
Best Bar None Awards 2026
For the third year running, Future Makers created bespoke Best Bar None Awards, this time using Re-Retail.
Nottingham Primary Academy Turns Plastic into Planters
520 pupils. 10,500 bottle tops. Two recycled plastic planters. See how Plastic Revolution turned a school-wide challenge into hands-on learning and making.
Future Makers at Interplas 2026
Future Makers returned to Interplas 2026 to showcase Carpet Creates, share award-winning work and explore the next phase of Plastic Revolution.
Celebrating Balikis and Circular Fashion at Future Makers
Balikis Akindiya brought her circular fashion collection to the Future Makers Sewing Studio, showcasing what’s possible when fashion, creativity and circular design come together.
Rewind® Edition Chair Turns Event Carpet into Award Winning Furniture
Future Makers transformed post-event Rewind® polypropylene carpet into the award-winning Rewind® Edition Chair.
Lady Godiva Sculpture Made from Recycled Plastic
Artist Sarah Turner and Future Makers transformed 250kg of recycled plastic into a striking Lady Godiva sculpture for Coventry Building Society HQ.