After the huge success of last year’s launch, we’re back! Join us on Thursday 18 September, from 5 to 9 PM, as the Hackney Wick and Fish Island Community Development Trust and Arbeit proudly open the doors of The Loop, Hackney’s first circular economy hub. Step inside studios led by local pioneers in sustainable design and meet the founders behind the most exciting eco-conscious brands.

The Loop is a space located in Hackney Wick that is host to circular economy businesses, helping them to scale their operations by connecting like-minded peers, helping trial new processes and undertaking R&D activities locally.

Visitors will have access to the warehouse building that is not usually accessible to the public day-to-day. They can connect and visit the studios of some of London’s leaders in the circular economy, learn about the unique community ownership model behind the project, plus engage in an exhibition and workshops. The building will be open from 5 to 9 pm on Thursday 18th September 2025.

In addition, we will also be hosting workshops related to the Loop`s focus on circularity and sustainability. The workshops will teach how the circular economy relate to our everyday lives and learn about different practices that make up the circular economy. Alongside this, visitors can visit Growing Concerns who are trading in the yard at The Loop. This much-loved East London garden centre has found a new life at The Loop and allows local people to access a wide range of interesting and unusual plants, which change season to season.

The complete list of participant studios and workshops will be revealed shortly.

Accessibility notes
Please note that the space is on the first floor is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. The ground-floor space however is accessible.

What you can expect
There might be some noises since you will have the option to see maker spaces. However, this will be limited and not constant.