Ellen Macarthur Foundation. Rethink the future

Project ReDesign - Leeds workshop completed!

• by ReDesign Team
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• 4 Mar 2011
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The second Project ReDesign workshop at Royal Armouries, Leeds on Friday 4 March 2011 saw a group of six students from Outwood Grange Academy win the second of five week long internships within a leading UK industry, in July 2011.

Hosted by Dame Ellen MacArthur, over 150 students from 24 schools took part in the second of five hands-on workshops on the circular economy for young people.

During the day students rose to the challenge of re-thinking whether our current waste problem is in fact a materials opportunity, by exploring the possibilities of a systems level re-design in a world of finite resources and rising energy costs.

Volunteers from the Foundation’s Founding Partners, B&Q, BT & CISCO and National Grid were there to support the workshops, as key industry sector experts.

The workshop was a brilliant experience not only for the young people but also for us a business. It was inspiring to hear such positive ideas from 200 engaged people who will help us rethink the future.

Roy Miller (B&Q)

The next event will be held at the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff on Monday 7 March 2011

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