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Pioneering research project underway at Wirral Waters to tackle plastic use in the construction industry worldwide

An internationally significant research project has begun at Peel L&P’s Wirral Waters to drive out plastics in the construction industry and lead the development...

Conversations with Changing Streams

On Wednesday 16th of February, Changing Streams had the pleasure of hosting our 5th ‘Conversations with Changing Streams’ webinar on ‘creating a sustainable working...

New research project to strip carbon and plastic from our homes

The University of Liverpool’s Changing Streams Research Centre is part of a pioneering research and development project aimed at building carbon zero, plastic-free and fuel-efficient homes...

Changing Streams CIC appointed as CO2nstruct Zero Business Champion

Changing Streams CIC has been appointed as a Business Champion on the Construction sector's CO2nstruct Zero Industry-Change programme. Business Champions have committed to targeted...

New partnership launches ground-breaking pilot scheme in a bid to strip carbon and plastic from our homes

A world-first in the move towards carbon zero, plastic-free and fuel-efficient homes is set to be built in Liverpool due to a pioneering research...

Conversations with Changing Streams 4 – Plastic and our oceans

On Thursday the 25th of November Changing Streams was joined by Susie Crick (Board Director at the Oceanic Research Institute), Philipp Ullmann (Industry 5.0...

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Peel L&P joins forces with Changing Streams CIC to reduce plastics in construction

Regeneration business Peel L&P, responsible for the UK’s largest regeneration projects including Wirral Waters and Liverpool Waters, has become a member of Changing Streams...

Conversations with Changing Streams: Sustainable Alternatives to Plastic in Construction – 28th October 2021

In this episode of Conversations with Changing Streams the theme of Sustainable alternatives to plastic materials used in construction was discussed by a varied...

Conversations with Changing Streams: Sources and Uses of Plastic in Construction

Catch up on the second of our monthly webinars hosted by Brendon Kenny. Were we explored the sources and uses of plastics within the...

Conversations with Changing Streams – Part 1 Plastic Free July Special

In June we hosted our first Conversations with Changing Streams event. This was the first in a series of webinars we will be hosting...

The implications of plastic pollution as seen by oceanographer and Changing Streams Co-Founder and Director Professor Jonathan Sharples

A healthy ocean is fundamental to our existence. That is not hyperbole – life on our planet is fundamentally dependent on having a healthy...

Changing Streams Founder in My Planet Liverpool Magazine

Every second breath we take comes from the ocean. However, our oceans are being polluted more and more by plastic waste every day. This...

Introducing our Changing Streams YouTube channel

Our YouTube channel launches today and will allow subscribers to access recordings of the latest webinars and discussions along with videos to help educate...

Baltic Creative CIC starts its journey as a member of Changing Streams

Changing Streams is delighted to welcome Mark Lawler and his team from Baltic Creative Community Interest Company (CIC) as members. Established in 2009, Baltic...

Is it time to change our use of plastic in construction?

As questions continue to be asked about the suitability and safety of existing building materials is it time, not only to outlaw the use...

Arup Liverpool strikes partnership deal with Changing Streams to accelerate plastic-free future

Changing Streams has partnered with Arup’s Liverpool office to help drive forward its mission to reduce the use of plastic across the construction industry....

Amanda Keetley joins Changing Streams as an Ambassador

Changing Streams is delighted to welcome Amanda Keetley as an ambassador. The core values for Changing Streams represent our collective desire to considerably reduce...

Your Housing Group joins Changing Streams to tackle industry’s plastic problem

One of the UK’s largest housing providers, Your Housing Group, has joined forces with Changing Streams and pledged to reduce its plastic usage across...

Dr Stephen Finnegan Joins Changing Streams

Changing Streams have made another valuable addition to its team with the arrival of Dr Stephen Finnegan. Changing Streams works with industry leaders to...

Changing Streams calls on construction industry to join fight against plastic pandemic

A new not-for-profit organisation, Changing Streams, has been established by an entrepreneur from Liverpool in a bid to remove plastic from the construction industry....

An interview with our Founder

Changing Streams founder Neal Maxwell was recently interviewed by Julie Reid for Planet Shine. Planet Shine exists to tell the stories of individuals, organisations...

Changing Streams top tips for plastic free July

As it’s Plastic-Free July Wendy – with the help of her grandchildren James and Zoe has come up with some tips on how to...

Search is on for ‘Fab Four’ to build plastic-free future

Businesses on Merseyside are being offered a unique opportunity to play a key role in reducing plastic and carbon, thanks to Liverpool-based company Changing...

Builder aims to help UK construction industry kick its plastic habit

Neal Maxwell wants trade to go from 50,000 tonnes of plastic waste each year to zero by 2040 A builder from Merseyside has launched...

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