Circularity Now
With a strong culture of sustainability and a thriving community of entrepreneurs, Brighton is uniquely positioned to lead the way in circular economy innovation- discover how you can be part of the change.
Join us for an evening panel event featuring expert speakers sharing cutting-edge circular economy practices in textiles, food systems, and the built environment. Explore hands-on demos, discover innovative solutions, and meet the pioneers driving change. Enjoy sustainable food and drinks provided by local suppliers while building connections with like-minded individuals, from policymakers to business leaders.
Leave inspired and equipped to contribute to impactful change, and learn how Brighton’s citizens, businesses, and communities are tackling pressing challenges and leading the way in circular economy innovation.
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Guest Speakers
Ali Ghanimi is the Senior Manager at Brighton & Hove Food Partnership, a non-profit helping people grow and cook grow food, eat healthily, and reduce waste. Ali leads initiatives across the food system, from agriculture to tackling food poverty.
Brighton Fashion Collective brings together designers and makers to foster sustainability in fashion. The group champions circular economy principles and provides a platform for emerging talent through events, workshops, and collaborations.
Emer Gillespie is the Founder of Spark & Bell, a bespoke lighting company based in Brighton. She has transformed her passion for sustainable design into a thriving global business, achieving B Corp certification in 2024. Emer's work reflects a commitment to ethical practices and the beauty of natural materials.
David Greenfield is a circular economy expert and co-founder of Tech-Takeback, a non-profit offering sustainable solutions for unwanted tech. He’s also a founding partner at etsaW and vice president of the Circular Economy Institute, advancing innovation in waste and material systems.
Kind Supply promotes sustainable building through bio-based materials, consultancy, and training. From their Lewes store, they support architects, builders, and DIY enthusiasts interested in low-impact construction methods.
Tom Harris is the Sustainability Manager at Brighton & Hove Albion FC, leading initiatives to reduce the club’s environmental impact. Recent projects include remaking misprinted kits into new products in collaboration with FC88.
Who Should Attend
- Local citizens: Interested in learning how to make their daily lives more sustainable.
- Business leaders and entrepreneurs: Looking for circular economy opportunities or inspiration for sustainable practices.
- Policymakers: Seeking innovative approaches to urban and environmental challenges.
- Community organisations: Interested in making an impact at a grassroots level.
- Students and early-career professionals: Exploring pathways to make a difference in their careers.
- Business ecosystem leaders: Discover opportunities to champion circular economy ventures.
The people I have met here make it a dream coming in a few times a week! I don't see myself being able to go back to working from home the same way I did before coming to Plus X Innovation, I don't think I could leave the sense of community behind. It really is something everyone who is working from home should try!
Central Research Laboratory has contributed to our journey in many ways: access to a network, manufacturing, procurement services, and workshop facilities. CRL enables us to feel like a slightly bigger company than we would otherwise be if left to our own devices. Being here at CRL as a cohort member, makes it feel a lot more real and plugged in into the ecosystem.
Besides the workshop facilities, the best thing about working in the Brighton hub has got to be being able to collaborate with people in the same building as you. The variety of expertise and experience in the building is awesome.
We could not be in a better place to grow as a company. We get amazing support from the Plus X Innovation staff, plus collaboration opportunities with the other inspiring residents and companies. We feel like we’re living in the future of workplaces in the present and that is pretty damn cool.
Through my time at Plus X Innovation my business has turned from a student project into a registered R&D company. My favourite thing about being at Plus X Brighton is having a mini family in the office and a beautiful space to be the best you and make the best connections.
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