Our online event Sustainable Styling with Rebecca McKinney will be live on the 9th of November, showing how we can all help by making our fashion purchases more sustainable. We have challenged Rebecca to style a collection of outfits from BT1 in Belfast, that pack a sustainable punch, yet don’t compromise on style! Rebecca will…
The Green Edition. Belfast International Homecoming will take place during COP26 and takes as its sole theme the climate emergency and the need for a transition to a green economy and society. It will be a hybrid event. We will bring our global diaspora ‘home’ to Belfast (physically and virtually) to talk about how the…
Free Bike Marking Custom House Square12pm – 2pmJoin us on the COP26 transport day to receive great tips and advice on how to prevent your bike from being stolen.Climate change is the most pressing environmental challenge of our time and transport has a significant role to play in tackling this and reaching net zero emissions…
How do we turn trash into treasure? The two-day contemporary art project is open to all members of public. You will help design a striking community piece of art from used or discarded items. Recycled art (also known as ‘upcycled’ or ‘repurposed’ art) consists of objects made from waste materials such as scrap metal, textiles, plastics,…
Living in the busy city do we really see the nature that surrounds us or know the secret places where our wildlife live? About this event Join Claire Barnett from the RSPB for a gentle family walk. Let Claire take you on a journey to seek out areas in South Belfast that local wildlife call…
In November 2021, the UK will host the United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26. This important event brings together leaders from across the world to assess progress in addressing climate change and establish a future course of action. Climate change and its consequences are already being felt, including melting icecaps and raging…
Sustainable Pop-up ShopVisit us in our very own Barnardo’s pop-up shop, featuring all items of clothing from our fashion show and much more!All proceeds will go to our charity partners at Barnardo’s. Barnardo’s:We protect, support, and nurture the UK’s most vulnerable children, we help hundreds of thousands of children, young people, parents, and carers via…
Sustainable Fashion ShowJoin us in-store for a fun filled fashion show bursting with creativity showcasing pre-loved items of clothing sourced from our local Barnardo’s charity shops. Barnardo’s:We protect, support, and nurture the UK’s most vulnerable children, we help hundreds of thousands of children, young people, parents, and carers via our 800+ services across the UK….
Titanic Denim Upcycle DemonstrationDrop-in and create together with Titanic Denim, a demonstration with materials and pre-loved clothing to reimagine the world of upcycling. Who is Titanic Denim:Titanic Denim has been using reclaimed denim and textiles to create luxury bespoke designs since 2017. Sustainable and circular design has been the heart of our company from the…
IKEA Art InstallationVisit us in-store for the art installation that just keeps on giving.A fantastic opportunity to see the work of Titanic Denim designers in a large-scale Art installation which demonstrates the world of upcycling. Who is Titanic Denim:Titanic Denim has been using reclaimed denim and textiles to create luxury bespoke designs since 2017. Sustainable…
A brand new city experience for 2021 with an eclectic mix of talks, workshops and experiential events dedicated to creating a more sustainable Belfast
Carol is Arup’s Global Advisory Services Portfolio leader and interim Europe Property Business leader.
He was instrumental in developing Arup’s position paper to define the circular economy in the context of the built environment and developing Arup’s work as the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s (EMF) knowledge partner for the built environment. He continues to work to raise the awareness of the circular economy approach from general first principles to practice by identifying the many challenges, enablers and opportunities available to Arup and others in making the circular economy a reality. Carol regularly contributes to Circular Economy and thought pieces, presentations and interviews globally. Most notably, Carol was invited to give a key note address to the United Nations General Assembly at their Circular Economy event, in October 2018.
