ActForEaling wants to hear from anyone planning an event or activity that could be part of Circular Economy Week coming up on 20-26 October
What is the circular economy
#CEweek2025 is all about celebrating and inspiring a new “stuff” revolution. A revolution that is challenging how we buy, use and then throw away. The circular economy is the alternative to this linear and wasteful approach.
Why can’t products be designed to be used again? Why are we digging new materials out of the ground when we have so much in circulation already? Why isn’t repairing something easier and cheaper than buying a new replacement?
These are all incredibly important questions Londoners should be asking of the brands and organisations they are buying “stuff” from.
What is Circular Economy Week
ReLondon is leading the local circular economy revolution by hosting #CEweek2025 during 20-26 October. ReLondon is looking to raise Londoners’ awareness of how the circular economy can improve every day life. To do this it’s will be promoting events and activities that demonstrate how the circular economy can deliver:
- economic growth
- green jobs
- better connected communities
- everyday cost savings
- efficient and productive use of resources
- environmental solutions
- progress towards a more sustainable future
What’s happening in Ealing?
Lots! Here are just some the events and activities happening during #CEweek2025:
- Sunday 19 October (3-5.30pm): Fabric Swap – Northfields Community Centre (W13 9SS)
- De-stash your fabric drawer, find new fabric and pattern treasures at this fabric swap raising money for West London Days for Girls charity. Also meet Ealing Repair Cafe to discover new repair tips and tricks.
- Tuesday 21 October (3:30-4:20pm): Refill Shop – Brentside Primary School (W7 1JL)
- Help raise money for the school by choosing from this pupil run shop selling: washing up liquid, soap, laundry liquid and fruit snacks. You’ll reduce harsh chemicals in your home, cut carbon and plastic pollution with every purchase of a re-usable bottle (even better – bring your own re-usable container)
- Thursday 23 October (3:30-4pm): Refill Shop – Stanhope Primary School (UB6 9EG)
- Help raise money for the school by choosing from the selection of cleaning products being sold by pupils. You’ll reduce harsh chemicals in your home, cut carbon and plastic pollution with every purchase of a re-usable bottle (even better – bring your own re-usable container)
- Thursday 23 October: Ealing Clothes Mend and Natter at Ealing Picturehouse, Filmworks, Unit 8, Filmworks Walk Ealing W5 5FA. From 7.30 pm to 9 pm in the upstairs cafe and bar. Hand powered and electric sewing machines available for suitable mends.* Reserve your place
- Friday 24 October (10am-1pm): Refill Shop – Springhallow School Pop-up Shop @Ealing Broadway (W5 5JY)
- Help raise money for the school by choosing from this pupil run shop selling: soap, shampoo, laundry liquid and dog shampoo. You’ll reduce harsh chemicals in your home, cut carbon and plastic pollution with every purchase of a re-usable bottle (even better – bring your own re-usable container)
- Saturday 25 October (9am): Litter & Recycling Pick – Acton Litter Collective (Mill Hill Surgery, W3 8QH)
- Join this fabulous community group to clean up Acton and recycle littered cans and bottles into new products.
- Saturday 25 October (11am-2pm): School Uniform & Halloween Costume Swap – ReActon (W3 8DJ)
- Join the fun whilst saving money and carbon. Donate and/or pick pre-loved school uniform and Halloween costumes. Pick up some free paint, donate your unused small electrical items, clothes and textiles – all to be given new life as new products by being properly recycled.
- Saturday 25 October (midday-2pm): Ealing Repair Cafe – Kiosk Greenford Quay (UB6 0GR)
- Book a £5 ticket for this Clothes Mend and Natter Book here
- Sunday 26 October (9.30am): Litter & Recycling Pick – Acton Litter Collective (Mint Cafe, W3 8UU)
- Join this fabulous community group to clean up Acton and recycle littered cans and bottles into new products.
- All year round: Library of Things – Ealing Broadway (W5 5JY)
- Join a growing community of people sharing items and skills to save money, make repairs and borrow (not buy) everyday items like drills, pressure washers, karaoke machines, sewing machines and so much more
Tell ActForEaling about local Circular Economy events
Do you know of any Circular Economy activities and events happening around 20-26 October? Please get in touch so ActForEaling can spread the word about all the opportunities in Ealing that are promoting a more sustainable and circular approach to everything we use and buy.
Join the Circular Economy revolution!