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The Plastic Free Gathering 2026

Saturday 6th June, Bristol

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Speakers

  • Jen Gale, Sustainable-ish

  • Edd Moore

  • Susie Hewson, Natracare

  • Stuart Chidley, Reposit/Beauty Kitchen

  • Charlotte Mason-Curl, The Kids Party Pact

  • Lisa Hicks, SNOAP

  • Andy Flinn, Circulayo

  • Livvy Drake, Sustainable Sidekicks

  • Lorraine Allman MA AISEP AIES, Party Without Plastic

  • Ellie Jackson, Wild Tribe Heroes

  • Bianca Carr, Final Straw Foundation

  • Nisha Ravat, Green Tomato

  • Mitchell Platt, Yoyo Grocery Co

  • John Marchant, REUSE Foundation

  • ​Henry Blake, Imperial College London

  • Andy Dinsdale, Strandliners

  • Rebecca Kinnard, Suma

  • Keith Hunt, Our Precious Earth

  • Peter Hoyland, Plastic Free Exmoor

  • Leon Williams, Plantsea

  • Dr John Williams, Aquapak

  • Steve Morgan, RECOUP

  • Adrian Hawkes, Valpak

Sponsors

  • Suma

  • Ecoleaf by Suma

  • Natracare

  • Our Precious Earth

Feedback

"The summit was packed with inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and unforgettable conversations. Attendees included people and organisations passionate about tackling plastic pollution and single-use plastics – all driven by a shared mission: to inspire action, spark innovation, and drive real change. The speaker line-up was truly impressive. We heard about the latest policies, groundbreaking innovations, and bold initiatives reshaping how we think about plastic and its impact on our planet and health.  Time and again, the theme of the day was collaboration. We heard countless stories of how one person’s idea can grow into a movement that transforms communities – a real ripple effect. The energy in the room was electric, and the connections we made were invaluable."

"An inspiring time at The Plastic Free Gathering at the Watershed in Bristol. A huge well done to Greg Hewitt and the team for delivering such a fantastic event that continues to grow year after year. I left feeling inspired by the passion, creativity and determination of so many people working to reduce plastic pollution and create lasting change in their communities."

"A brilliant day of talks and networking at The Plastic Free Gathering in Bristol. Huge thanks to Greg Hewitt and team for all their phenomenal work bringing together such a thoughtfully curated day of speakers and sessions."

"Great event with truly inspirational experts and activists covering an excellent range of topics."

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