Description

Register for the ReUse Design Jam Series, a three-part event designed to generate new strategies and services for collecting, sorting, reusing, and redistributing materials within Appalachia’s manufacturing ecosystems. This is your opportunity to collaborate with other business owners and industry leaders as well as designers, makers, entrepreneurs, community members, and policymakers to build a more sustainable and circular economy for the region.

ReUse Design Jam Series Details

These events are free and participants can choose to attend one, two, or all three events in the series.

Virtual Design Jams: Hosted online and open to participants across the Appalachian region

In-Person Design Jam: Hosted at West Edge Factory, Huntington, WV and open to anyone in the Huntington, WV region!

Who Should Attend?

Virtual Events (April 3 & 10) | This is for individuals and businesses actively engaged in or interested in material reuse and circular supply chains, including but not limited to:

  • Business owners & employees in material collection, sorting, and manufacturing with reclaimed materials

  • Warehousing, logistics, & distribution professionals

  • Solid waste authorities & industry leaders

  • Entrepreneurs & small businesses

  • Circular supply chain systems builders

  • Educators & students interested in sustainability

  • Makerspace & repair clinic leaders

In-Person Event (May 1) | Bringing together key decision-makers and enablers from Huntington, WV, and the tri-state region, including but not limited to:

  • Elected officials & government agency leaders

  • Capital providers (state & federal grants, investors)

  • University & research institution leaders

  • Regional solid waste management experts

  • Circular economy advocates & system designers

Why Join?

  • Collaborate with key industry and community players to uncover new opportunities in material reuse

  • Shape the future of a sustainable material management system in the region

  • Explore new business & job opportunities in the growing circular economy

Spots are limited—register now to secure your place!

We look forward to your participation in shaping the future of sustainable material reuse in our region! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Andrew Dahlgren ([email protected]).

Event Partners: The Design Jam Series is produced by:

Event Sponsors: The Design Jam Series is supported by:

RenewAll

May 01, 2025
10:00 AM EDT to 4:00 PM EDT
RSVP Required