Learn How to Start a Creative Reuse Hub

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Are you passionate about sustainability, creativity, and community engagement? Do you want to reduce waste and promote a circular economy? This in-person all-day workshop is designed for social innovators, community leaders, and creative enthusiasts who want to make a positive impact through creative reuse.

For the first time, Yodomo will share its experience of setting up creative reuse hubs in a bid to help grow the reuse movement by empowering more people around the world to set up their own. Yodomo won the 'Progress toward circularity' award in 2023 for its work to grow the creative reuse movement.

Introduction to Creative Reuse: Understand the principles and benefits of creative reuse and its role in promoting sustainability and environmental awareness.

Setting Up Your Hub: Step-by-step guidance on planning, funding, and establishing a creative reuse hub, including finding the right location and sourcing materials.

Understanding Local Authorities and Waste Authorities: How to connect with local players for potential partnership or support, and work with them on behavioural change.

Building a Community: Strategies for engaging local communities, collaborating with artists, schools, and businesses, and creating a vibrant, inclusive space.

Fundraising for Activities: Understanding the fundraising landscape and learning more about which funders might support your activities.

Workshops and Programmes: Ideas for organising workshops, events, and educational programmes that inspire creativity and teach practical reuse skills.

Create a Specialism: Learn how to use specialisms to create a point of difference for your creative hub.

Sustainable Practices: Tips on implementing sustainable practices and promoting a culture of sustainability within your hub.

Working with Suppliers: How to approach local businesses and understand how to educate the industry in reducing its waste.

Academic Partnerships: Learn how to connect your hub to local education partners and university researchers.

Working with Volunteers: How to set up a volunteer network

Anyone interested in starting a creative reuse business

Community leaders, organisers and local authorities looking to promote sustainability

Educators and artists seeking new ways to engage their audience

Environmental advocates passionate about reducing waste

You will learn from our first-hand insights and practical knowledge, and take away actionable steps to start your own creative reuse hub

Connect with like-minded individuals and network with experts in the field

Access valuable resources and tools to help you on your journey

Be inspired to make a positive impact on your community and the environment

This is an all-day workshop at the Textile Reuse Hub in Hackney Wick Fish Island, London. Lunch will be provided.

The site is accessible including an accessible bathroom. Please let us know if you have specific requirements.

If you have any questions about this event please contact us.

Host or Publisher Yodomo Ltd