What happens when used event carpet meets circular design? We teamed up with MJ’s Events 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.

Want to make your art more sustainable? At Future Makers, we help artists explore the creative potential of recycled plastic and navigate funding opportunities like Arts Council England’s DYCP. Learn from inspiring artists who’ve integrated sustainability into their work and discover how we can support your journey.

What if your business could reduce plastic waste, cut emissions, and inspire future innovators - all while boosting brand visibility and market advantage? The Plastic Revolution Schools Challenge is turning waste into opportunity, engaging thousands of students and families in hands-on sustainability projects.

In the heart of Nottingham, a revolution is taking place - one that transforms plastic waste into opportunity, challenges perceptions, and inspires young minds.

Future Makers partnered with It’s in Nottingham to create the Best Bar None Nottingham Awards 2024 using 100% recycled plastic. Photo credit: It's in Nottingham: Tom Platinum Morley.

We launched a plastic recycling campaign at South Wilford Primary School, engaging 300 students in transforming waste into sustainable art. Discover how we're educating the next generation on the value of recycling.

Introducing Ripple, a stunning sculpture by artist Katharina Fitz, greeting visitors as they enter Broadway. Inspired by the intricate beauty of a wild bee’s nest, Ripple is fixed along a branch of the striking silver birch tree on Broadway’s outdoor terrace.

Recently we had the pleasure of catching up with Nate Coltrane, Founder and Director of MIMM (Music Is My Motive) and Nottingham Street Food Club.

To wrap up 2023, Future Makers successfully completed an exciting 8-week Product Design Accelerator Course in collaboration with Rory Dickens from Sustainable Design Studio.

Thanks to the generous funding from Arts Council England, we’ve entered an exciting new phase of the project…