Circularity Sessions: Circular Materials & Design

Tue Jan 27 2026 at 09:30 am to 12:30 pm UTC+00:00

Plus X Innovation Brighton | Brighton and Hove

Plus X Brighton
Publisher/HostPlus X Brighton
Circularity Sessions: Circular Materials & Design
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Explore how designers and makers are reducing waste, using circular materials, and creating sustainable, impactful products.
About this Event

How are designers and makers rethinking materials and production?


Whether you’re creating a product company, experimenting with new materials, or exploring small-batch manufacturing, this session will show you how to reduce waste and increase impact.


This is the second session in the Circularity Sessions series and focuses on connecting our community of circular economy pioneers with peers and experts so you can:

  • Gain clarity on how to make sustainable product decisions
  • Learn practical strategies for implementing circular materials and processes
  • Find support and inspiration from others tackling similar challenges


In this session, we’ll hear from three industry leaders sharing their stories and lessons learned:

  • Jason Roberts, Head of Packaging Development, The Body Shop
  • Breanna Lujan, Head of Sustainability & Community Fair Trade, The Body Shop
  • Vanessa Barker, Founder, Papillon Bleu


What You’ll Learn

  • How to use recycled, bio, or waste-derived materials in practice
  • Making closed-loop materials and modular, repairable, or disassemblable designs work
  • Small-batch or distributed manufacturing (e.g., 3D printing)
  • Reuse, recycling, compostability, and end-of-life considerations
  • How packaging and circular design decisions affect customer experience


Why You Should Join

  • Hear real-world case studies from businesses making material and production choices
  • Explore practical ways to integrate circularity into product design
  • Connect with experts and peers driving change in the circular economy
  • Gain inspiration and confidence to implement circular strategies in your own products


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Plus X Innovation Brighton, Lewes Road, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

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