http://www.future-makers.co.uk/

Future Makers, 22 Daleside Road, Nottingham (2025)

30/06/2025

😩 Feel like your work is ready to evolve but your materials aren’t keeping up?

You’re not the only one.
So many creatives feel the urge to make more sustainably - but get stuck with the “how.”

At Future Makers, we offer a place to experiment, break the mould and reimagine your practice - using recycled plastic sheets made from everyday waste like bottle tops and event carpet.

Artists with grants and big ideas come to us for:
- R&D support
- Custom material development
- Access to specialist tools and circular design guidance

Your next body of work could be made from stories, not waste.
We’re here to help you shape it.

💥 Ready to shift your practice and create with purpose?

DM us with your idea - or just say, “I’m curious,” and we’ll take it from there.

20/06/2025

👋 Welcome to the team, Scarlett!

We’re excited to introduce Scarlett Taylor, who joins Future Makers as part of her final-year journey at Nottingham Trent University, where she’s soon to graduate in Fashion Design.

Scarlett discovered Future Makers through her university tutor and was drawn to our mission of transforming plastic waste into purposeful products. She’s passionate about sustainable design and is particularly interested in how circular principles can be applied to garment-making and the wider fashion industry.

She’ll be working on a particularly exciting project we’ll be announcing soon - so watch this space! 👀

With a strong drive to promote more responsible mindsets in the creative sector, Scarlett brings fresh ideas and great energy to our studio. We’re thrilled to have her on board as she continues to grow her skills and help shape a more sustainable future. 💚♻️

17/06/2025

🚨 What most people get wrong about recycled plastic…

♻️ Recycled plastic doesn’t have to look ‘recycled’.

At Future Makers, we were defining what ‘keeping plastic circular’ can look like - functional, beautiful and built to last.

Our new product series uses recycled plastic sheets to create high spec furniture, planters and bottle top collection points - and the result surprises people every time!

It’s not about compromise. It’s about innovation.

Would you ever guess this plastic started life as industrial water and gas pipes - the infrastructure buried deep beneath our cities, quietly serving homes and businesses for decades.

Now? It’s been reshaped into something new. Durable. Beautiful. Useful.

Circular design isn’t just about recycling - it’s about reimagining. We’re redefining what plastic can become.

Share this post if you’re passionate about sustainable design that doesn’t look like “waste”, it just looks good.

03/06/2025

We’re proud to be featured in the June issue of - turn to page 37 to read all about how we are transforming plastic into products with purpose, right here in Nottingham.

From creative collaborations to circular design, we’re on a mission to make plastic waste a thing of the past. ♻️💚

Grab a copy or read online via the link in bio.🔗

22/05/2025

🚨 The End of an Era Sale is LIVE 🚨

The final 4 OG Planters have officially dropped.

They’re only available at sale prices for 92 hours. After that, they’re gone (or full price)!

These are made from the original OG Jazz blend, the plastic that launched Future Makers. Two years ago, we were just a sandwich press in a warehouse. This material sparked the Plastic Revolution and now you can own a piece of that story.💛💙

💥 Special launch pricing:
🌿 1 planter - 5% off → £522.50 + VAT
🌿 2 planters - 10% off → £990 + VAT
🌿 3 planters - 20% off → £1320 + VAT
🌿 4 planters - 25% off → £1650 + VAT → just £412.50 + VAT each!

⏳ Sale ends Monday at 10am. After that, prices go back up and this blend will not be available again.

To purchase, email:
[email protected]
Let us know how many you want - first come, first served!

Want them planted up? We’ve teamed up with Grow Notts - just ask us.

♻️ Only 4 available. First come, first served.

This is your chance to own a limited-edition piece of circular design history.

21/05/2025

✨ The Countdown is ON! ✨

Tomorrow at 10am, we’re unlocking something truly special… 🚪

The last 4 planters ever made from our original OG Jazz recycled plastic blend - the very material that launched our Plastic Revolution - go on sale.

🌿 These iconic planters aren’t just beautiful, they’re a symbol of innovation, sustainability, and creativity.

This is your chance to own a piece of Future Makers history - and at exclusive sale prices available for just 92 hours.

⏳ Set your alarm. Tell your team. Don’t miss out.

20/05/2025

Recycled plastic to eye-catching design — follow the story.

From workshop experiments to full-on design icons — follow how our original blend evolved from first sheet to artistic masterpiece…

Our very first successful sheet.

The first sheet made with our new press — progress!

Slot table and chair — no fixings needed.

Coffee table incorporating different materials.

A small window planter — our first dive into planters

First school’s project: recycling collection at South Wilford Primary School.

Our latest planter, designed with Design Matter. The OG blend looking great as an updated planter! Old and new coming together to create a masterpiece.

Bird box — designed in consultation with .

Bird box construction — a great project with to inspire the next generation!

Community collection point currently at — more to follow soon.

New stool using wood and plastic.

Since the Plastic Revolution started 2 years ago, our designs and knowledge have come a long way. Now it’s your chance to be part of the story…

Dropping this week: The FINAL 4 original OG planters. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Don’t miss your chance — stay tuned for the official drop.

16/05/2025

The festival’s over—but it’s the beginning of a new legacy.

We teamed up with to turn leftover festival wristbands into stunning, custom awards for their 2025 in house ceremony. What could’ve ended up in landfill became a bold symbol of creativity, care, and brand legacy.

Each piece was crafted from vibrant festival wrist bands—shredded and transformed into sheets at our Nottingham studio, and turned into something completely unexpected and beautiful.

Curious how it all came together?
Read our latest blog post - link to News in bio 🔗

15/05/2025

🚀 The Plastic That Started It All.

Two years ago, Future Makers was just a sandwich press in a warehouse - but we had a big idea:
Could plastic waste become something better?

These humble workshop experiments with our original OG Jazz plastic blend sparked a vision that would transform how we think about waste, design, and community.

Fast forward to today - that same material has grown into stunning products, creative collaborations, and a circular design movement.

But all good things must come to an end…

🚨 Next week, we’re releasing the FINAL 3 planters ever made from this original batch.
Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

👉 Stay tuned for the official drop next week.
First come, first serve.

14/05/2025

Did you catch the MJ’s Events Ltd x Future Makers chairs at the Barbican last week?

We’re proud to see our partnership going from strength to strength - turning 100% recycled polypropylene event carpet into high-end, design-led sustainable furniture. What started as a pilot has quickly grown into an exciting example of circular design in action, with real impact.

From events to exhibitions, we’re proving how materials can be kept in the loop and transformed into beautiful, functional products.

👉 Read the full case study in the news section of our website, link in bio.

If you’re looking for innovative ways to give your materials a second life follow Future Makers or email [email protected]. We’d love to explore how we can collaborate.

More to come!

14/05/2025

🚀 Serious about your creative practice? Join the makers shaping the future of sustainable design.

At Future Makers Studios, you get access to specialist plastic recycling equipment, a collaborative community of innovators and a place where BIG ideas turn into real projects.

Whether you’re prototyping products, developing an art commission or experimenting with materials this is where creativity meets impact and your work takes the next level.🔥

We have a very limited number of studio spaces available.
👉 First come first serve. Don’t miss out.
📩 Email [email protected] link in bio.
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21/02/2025

🔥 The Future of Design is Circular – And You Can Be Part of It!

We’re collaborating with some of the most talented designers to turn waste plastic into artistic, valuable, and practical products for your home, business, and community.

💡 Imagine furniture, installations, and everyday items crafted from recycled plastic - designed to last, inspire, and make an impact.

Sustainable. Beautiful. Practical. Customisable.

Join us in closing the loop and shaping a future where design and sustainability go hand in hand.

🚀 Read more & get involved in the Plastic Revolution here: Link in bio - latest News

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