WHAT DO WE DO?
WHAT DO WE DO?
Welcome to The Sustainability Hub
Currently available to Man Met University and University of Salford students
This community is a platform for students from universities across Greater Manchester to connect, share ideas, learn new skills, and ask questions about repurposing plastic waste. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with experienced recycled plastic artists and designers. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, art, or innovation, this is the space for you!
Jamie
Caitlin
Meet the team running the Hub
Hey there!
We are Jamie and Caitlin the people behind Plastic Shed and the creators of this new idea - The Sustainability Hub!
We want to use our years of experience in the sustainability creative industry to help guide you with your own ideas.
Got an idea? We want to hear it!
Want to learn more? We want to meet you!
Got no idea what you're doing? Us neither...lets figure it out together!
Learn from our mistakes, failures and successes...read more about us on the next slide...
Photograph by the incredible @codyjaiphotography
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The Online Space (Hosted on Microsoft Teams)
Our online hub is where the community lives — a place to stay connected between events and workshops.
Inside, you’ll find:
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Local Opportunities — volunteering, events, and opportunities near you.
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Artist Q&As — ask questions and learn from creatives working with recycled plastics.
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Workshop Resources — videos, photos, and notes taken from each in-person workshop shared (so you can catch up if you miss a session).
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Networking — connect with like-minded students across different universities.
The online space is hosted on Microsoft Teams, and you will need your university login to join.
We will only accept university emails.
The Online Space
Our online hub is where the community lives — a place to stay connected between events and workshops.
The In-Person Workshops
Alongside the online hub, we’re running a programme of hands-on workshops where you can experiment, make, and connect face-to-face.
The Online Space
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Make sure you use your university email to join the Microsoft Teams space.
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Read our Code of Conduct so everyone feels safe and welcome.
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Click the link to join our Microsoft Teams space.​
Join the Teams Space →
LINK HERE
(This link will take you to Microsoft Teams, where you may need to sign in.)
Our In-Person Workshops
Alongside the online hub, we’re running a programme of hands-on workshops where you can experiment, make, and connect face-to-face.
How to Join the Online Hub​​
1st Workshop – University of Salford 29/10/25
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Introductions to artists and students
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Exploration of Precious Plastics
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Creative activities with waste plastics
2nd Workshop – Manchester Metropolitan University 26/11/25
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1-2-1 mentoring slots (10-minute sign-up slots)
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Making products: purses, trays, planters, jewellery
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Live 3D printing demonstrations and recycled plastic filament making
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Group discussion of ideas and applications
3rd Workshop – Islington Mill 10/12/25
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Tour of Islington Mill Studios
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1-2-1 mentoring slots (10-minute sign-up slots)
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Repeat of hands-on making activities from Workshop 2
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Focus on confidence-building, making, and community
4th Workshop – Plastic Shed 28/1/26
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Live demonstrations of Precious Plastic machines
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Showcase and celebrate your work from past workshops
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Social with snacks & drinks
All workshops will also be documented in the online hub — so if you can’t make it in person, you can still learn and take part remotely.
Want to know more?
Want to get involved?
Want your University to be involved?
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