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2021 Showcase

Congratulations to the 2021 shortlisted and commended entries

Thank you to everyone who entered Design By Nature this year. The Hubbub team and the panel of guest judges have carefully judged all of the entries virtually. We're really excited to celebrate the entries below which all engage and connect people with nature in new, innovative and creative ways.

What next?

We'll be supporting the commended entrants Lilymae 'XPlore' and Joshua 'The Hidden Drought' to develop and take the next step with bringing their ideas to life. Thanks to sponsorship from the Wates Family Enterprise Trust for making this possible. Watch this space!

What environmental action is right for you?
Pumpkin Rescue research reveals gourd news on food waste

It's our 8th annual Pumpkin Rescue, and this year it is estimated 35 million pumpkins will be bought in the UK, with almost half of them going to waste. But there's good news too.
Hubbub launches ‘In Our Nature’ Pop-Up Shop

A nature-filled pop-up shop in Manchester to help visitors relax, appreciate nature, and promote the nature takeover projects launching across the city.
Hubbub launches campaign to ‘Cut the Jargon’ in run-up to COP26

We're cutting the jargon around cutting carbon. This campaign simplifies the confusing information around how people can take action on climate change.

What to do with old clothes

Even stained, damaged and holey clothing and old textiles and fabrics can be recycled into new items, such as padding for chairs and car insulation and cleaning cloths. Here’s what you can do to make sure no fabrics end up in the bin ever again!
Community Fridges

Community fridges enable communities and businesses to save and share surplus food for free. Find your nearest fridge or set up your own.
Our story

We're a charity that works very much like a creative agency for environmental issues - we design campaigns that raise awareness and inspire ways of living that are good for the environment.
Job and role opportunities

Are you passionate about the environment and making it relevant to the mainstream? Keep an eye out here for job vacancies.
Meet the team

We're a small team with huge ambitions - come and meet us.
How to eat pumpkin

Pumpkins are more than a Halloween decoration. They're a cheap, tasty, nutritious vegetable that grows abundantly in the UK and can be cooked a thousand ways. Here’s our quick guide to cooking with pumpkin.
Ballot Bin

How do you get people to dispose of cigarette butts properly? Combine an opinionated question with good design. Our outdoor ashtray, the Ballot Bin is now available to order, keeping streets litter free.
Neat Streets

Creative ways to tackle litter using the latest thinking and designs from around the world.
15 freezer friendly foods

In a flummox over freezing? Don’t worry. We’ve done some research to help you make the most of your freezer. Here are 15 foods you can freeze.
Plastic Fishing

Collecting plastic from the Docklands aboard the world's first 99% recycled plastic punts. An all hands-on-deck litter picking experience like no other that is helping turn the tide on ocean plastics.

Tune Into The Down To Earth Podcast

Hubbub's new podcast series, passing the mic to activists, communities and volunteers making big changes in their local areas. Hear their stories and get inspired. Listen now! Read more

Design by Nature

Celebrating ideas that inspire sustainable action

2021 Showcase

Congratulations to the 2021 shortlisted and commended entries

What next?

Take a look at the unbeleafable ideas...

XPlore

Avia

PlayGreen

Noku Canvas

Innovation Egg

Bud Herb Companion

Natural plushie

The Hidden Drought

The Green QR Code

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