Your everyday recycle, repurpose and reuse choices can spark big ideas. Inspire Change at the 2026 British Science Festival.

Willmott Dixon is committed to leading the way in the circular economy — repurposing materials, reducing embodied carbon and minimising waste.

In partnership with the University of Southampton, we are creating a unique pop-up installation and panel discussion at this year’s Festival. This experience will celebrate how simple, everyday actions can inspire meaningful change and encourage everyone to think about what they can do to recycle, repurpose and reuse in their daily life.

One inspiring example is Darren Allsopp, an award-winning Hampshire-based sculptor. Darren’s striking bug hotels are crafted from reclaimed metals and demonstrate how creativity and sustainability can come together. You will be able to see his work featured at the event.

Now it’s your turn and your chance to be featured

We are inviting you to share how you:

• Reuse, repair, or refurbish in your daily life
• Reduce waste or give resources a second life
• Turn simple ideas into sustainable solutions

What’s in it for you?

This is your opportunity to have your idea seen, celebrated, and shared. By entering, you could:

• Have your idea showcased at the 2026 British Science Festival as part of a live public pop-up installation
• Feature alongside renowned artist Darren Allsopp, putting your idea in front of festival audiences and the wider community
• Be included in a professionally produced digital e-book, celebrating circular economy champions
• Gain recognition as a sustainability innovator, helping inspire others across the UK

How to Enter

Entering is simple: email reducewaste@willmottdixon.co.uk

Include:

• A high-resolution photograph (300 dpi, no watermarks)
• A short description (max. 50 words) explaining your action
• Your name

Key Dates

Submission deadline: 7^th September 2026 at 12:00 noon

Submission Guidelines

• Photographs only (no illustrations or graphics)
• Previously published images are accepted
• Entries must meet the required format and deadline
• No limit on the number of entries per person — share as many ideas as you like

Exclusive prize for visitors at the pop-up installation

Visitors to the installation will also have the opportunity to enter an on-site prize draw for a chance to win one of Darren Allsopp’s original sculptures, created using reclaimed materials.

More details on the installation including location and timings will be shared when the programme launches in July.

About Willmott Dixon

Willmott Dixon is a leading UK construction contractor, delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities, and enhancing the environment—helping to create a world that’s fit for future generations.

Change starts with one action — what’s yours?