Every product we buy has a story: where it came from, how it’s made, what happens when we’re done with it. Most of those stories move in a straight line: take, make, use, and waste. But what if we could walk them differently?
In this participatory Circular Economy Walk, we’ll start by following a linear path through Reading, stopping at places that represent key steps in our current system: consumption, production, and disposal. Along the way, we’ll talk about what happens to materials, energy, and value when the story ends in a bin.
Then, we’ll close the loop. On our return, we’ll follow a circular route that highlights local examples of reuse, repair, recycling, and re-imagining: places and people already reshaping the way we make and share.
Through short stories, prompts, and discussion, you’ll see how the principles of a circular economy are already emerging all around us, and what each of us can do to keep the loop turning.
This is not a lecture or a city tour. It’s a creative walk, designed to help you see everyday systems differently, connect ideas across scales, and reflect on your own role in the circle.
Duration:
About 2–2.5 hours
Fee:
Free (Registration required)
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes, curiosity, and something for notes or sketches if you wish
This walk is designed and led by Suzanne Whitby, founder of Ways to Walk. Suzanne is a foresight practitioner, facilitator, experience designer, and systems change advocate who leads Circular Economy workshops and explores how ordinary citizens can drive systems change.
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