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May 26, 2015 - Resources : Blog

Redesigning the Razor – In pursuit of circularity

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This blog is the first in a series of posts in which the Great Recovery Programme will explore how to design a product with Circular Economy principles at the core of the brief.
digital technology, Fab Lab, metals, plastics

May 13, 2015 - Resources : Blog

Wearable Technology: Destined for landfill?

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Are we turning technology into a new set of disposable products which we use for a short while and then we throw away, just like paper cups?
digital technology, landfill, metals

April 6, 2015 - Resources : Past event

Fab Friday March: To repair is to share!

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Can we fix it? An afternoon exploring the opportunities for using makerspaces to breath new life into our broken household objects.
digital technology, Fab Lab, plastic

April 2, 2015 - Resources : Blog

3D printing: bringing users closer to the factory

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From plastics to chocolate, 3D printing technology is developing rapidly and capturing the attention of a host of industries. But how could 3D printing be used by individuals in a circular economy?
digital technology, guest blog, plastic

April 1, 2015 - Resources : Past event

Tracking & Tracing materials

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As experimentation for a circular economy gathers pace, it is becoming increasingly evident that we need effective ways to track and trace materials through a system.
digital technology, event, Fab Lab, past event

January 5, 2015 - Resources : Past event Video

Make:Shift:Do jewellery Making

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Who needs Mikimoto, Tiffany or Cartier when you have acrylic off-cuts and some e-waste to make jewelry out of? Our film shows off some of the stunning designs which were created during our bustling maker session at Fab Lab London
digital technology, event, Fab Lab, past event, plastic, video

November 26, 2014 - Resources : Blog Past event

Make:Shift:Do

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Last weekend, the Great Recovery got crafty with waste! The Fab Lab London opened it's doors to host a day of jewellery making, laser-cutting and 3D printing with e-waste and acrylic off cuts.
digital technology, event, Fab Lab, past event, plastic

October 20, 2014 - Resources : Blog

Visit us @ Fab Lab London

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After months of preparation, we launched our new home in Bank on Friday 19thSeptember: the RSA Innovation Hub in partnership with FabLab London.
digital technology, Fab Lab

October 15, 2014 - Resources : Blog

Fab Lab London

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If you came to our launch event on 19th September – or even if you didn't – you've probably heard about The Great Recovery’s new home at Fab Lab London. Here Ande, one of the founders of the Lab, tells us how it came about...
digital technology, Fab Lab
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The Great Recovery was a project by the RSA working with Innovate UK which ran between 2012 and 2016.

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