PropUp Project: Turning TV and Film Waste into Community Impact
About this Event
Hosted by , Managing Director of .
Join us at the RSA for a morning conversation with and founders of PropUp Project, as they share how a practical idea born on television sets became a scalable sustainability model for the UK screen industries.
Kate and Emma began their careers as runners in comedy entertainment television. As they progressed working across all major UK broadcasters, so did a shared conviction that the industry they love could, and should, do more to tackle its waste problem!
In 2021, they turned that belief into action and founded PropUp Project.
Today, PropUp has developed a practical, scalable model for circular production. The organisation rehomes, resells and recycles props, sets and equipment from film and television, combining efficient set clearance with impactful redistribution to schools, charities and community groups across the UK - supported by clear, transparent reporting.
Over the past four years, PropUp has built an impressive client list including: Netflix, ITV, Channel 4, Sky, Hat Trick, Studio Lambert, A24, Hungry Bear Media, CPL, Left Bank Pictures, Lifted Entertainment and many more…
In this time, they have successfully rehomed more than 50,000 props and won several industry environmental and impact awards.
With UK production spend reaching £9.24 billion and demand now exceeding capacity, there has never been a more timely moment for a company like PropUp. This session explores what a proven circular solution looks like and what is required to scale.
Hosted by , a collective of innovative impact solution providers, the event also marks the beginning of an exciting partnership with PropUp as we support the organisation in its strategic growth and development, helping maximise its social and environmental impact across the creative industries.
The Royal Society of Arts has long championed the idea that 'human ingenuity, when given the right conditions to flourish, can solve the world’s most pressing challenges'. Join us in this prestigious home for ideas to meet brilliant people, connect over coffee, and hear the inspiring sustainability story behind PropUp Project CIC.
Arrival information:
Please arrive via the RSA main entrance, report to reception and make your way to The Steps, located near The Coffee House, where the PropUp team and Ethical Good will be there to welcome guests from 9:00am.
Feel free to arrive earlier than 9 if you want to grab a drink and snack.
From 11am onwards, there will be time for coffee and networking before the event closes.
We look forward to meeting you!
Where is it happening?
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