Introducing Future Makers: Waste Plastic Studio
Where Creativity Meets Sustainability
We are proud to announce that Future Makers has secured substantial funding from both Arts Council England and Innovate UK. This support empowers us to make a profound and lasting impact on our environment and community. We invite you to join us on this inspiring journey towards a more sustainable future.
Transforming Plastic Waste into Art, Innovation, and Opportunity
In the face of the global plastic pollution challenge, Future Makers, led by our visionary Founder Tristan Hessing, is taking a stand. With the generous backing of Arts Council England, Innovate UK, Broadway’s Near Now, and Blueprint Regeneration, we're revolutionising how we perceive, repurpose, and integrate plastic waste into art, innovation, and sustainable practices.
Where Creativity Meets Sustainability
Future Makers: Waste Plastic Studio is not just another recycling initiative. It's a movement that's here to rewrite the narrative surrounding plastic waste. Located at Trent Basin's Makers Yard, this unique collaboration breathes new life into plastic waste, turning it into a valuable resource and ushering in a new era of creative expression and environmental consciousness.
Get involved!
We are calling all local artists, makers, designers, schools, businesses, and residents! This is your invitation to be a part of something truly remarkable. Through immersive programs, educational workshops, and community engagement, we're on a mission to harvest one tonne of plastic waste and transform it into a captivating public art piece outside Future Makers.
Lead Artist Opportunity: Shape the Future
Get ready for a groundbreaking opportunity! There’s an exciting opportunity coming soon for a lead artist, who will shape the narrative of repurposing plastic, turning it into a symbol of innovation and artistic expression.
Innovation and Impact
Thanks to strategic collaborations with CR Clarke & Co and Sustainable Design Studio, pioneers in Thermoforming and Plastic Fabrication equipment, we're equipped with cutting-edge technology. From injection moulders to extruders and plastic shredders, we're proving that creativity and sustainability not only coexist but thrive together.
Benefits: Beyond Recycling
This initiative isn't just about recycling; it's about inspiring creativity, fueling entrepreneurship, and championing sustainable practices. With the support of Arts Council England, Innovate UK, Near Now, and Blueprint Regeneration, The Waste Plastic Studio is driving positive change on economic, environmental, and social fronts.
Future Initiatives: Partnering with Schools
We are eagerly looking ahead to exciting partnerships with Greenwood Academies Trust. Together, we aim to revolutionise how schools engage with plastic repurposing through our Waste Plastic Studio. This collaboration is set to offer students and educators invaluable hands-on experiences and educational opportunities in the realm of sustainability and recycling. By welcoming schools into our initiative, Future Makers aspires to ignite the passion of the next generation, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the significance of repurposing plastic waste in building a more sustainable future.
Join the Movement!
Are you ready to be part of this groundbreaking collaboration? Keep up to date with Future Makers: Waste Plastic Studio by signing up to our mailing list and following us on social media. Together, we're building a greener, more sustainable future.
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Image credit (Second image): Tom Richardson & Katharina Fitz