Community Workshop

A beacon of creativity, environmental stewardship, and community engagement

Who We Are

Our mission is to divert single-use plastics, tools, waste textiles, and timber from landfills.

We do this by repurposing them into beautiful and functional items. Additionally, we serve as a tech support hub for litter picking, recycling, beach cleaning, repair, materials research, innovative design and other environmental actions in Nairn.

What We Do

We’re a small enterprise that does big, bespoke builds!

In our workshop, waste materials (often collected from our own local beach cleans, or plastics diverted from landfill) are rediscovered, reformed, and reimagined into unique items - handmade & upcycled, by our skilled team of staff and volunteers.

Our volunteers gain valuable experience in design, skills sharing, operating tools and machinery, and understanding the circular economy. We undertake bespoke design commissions, foster social responsibility & inclusion while opening up a wider conversation about reuse and repair within the community.

Our Impact and Values

Making a big social and environmental impact!

12,000

kilograms of materials diverted from landfill.

300+

unique items made from 100% recycled plastic.

80+

full-day workshop sessions facilitated annually.

135+

individuals volunteered and learned new skills.

1,000+

people visited our community workshop.

Community

Building a strong, inclusive community through collaboration and shared goals.

Creativity

Providing a space for creative expression and innovation.

Sustainability

Championing environmental responsibility and the circular economy.

Learning

Facilitating skill development and lifelong learning in a supportive environment.

Working With Great Clients and Partners

Our Build Projects

We take single-use plastics, tools, waste textiles, and timber from landfills, repurposing them into beautiful and functional items.

Our Community Workshop has highly skilled staff and volunteers who are excited by taking on unique builds which have a positive impact on the environment while crafting unique items.

Our team of designers and builders can take your sustainable concept from design and delivery.

See what we've already reformed!

Build Projects

Download our Portfolio

If you would like to find out more about our project builds then download our Portfolio document.

Benefits of Volunteering

Volunteering at Green Hive's Community Workshop

provides a unique opportunity to learn and develop practical skills in a supportive and inclusive environment, from operating tools and machinery to understanding the principles of the circular economy.

Volunteers play a crucial role in reducing waste by repurposing single-use plastics, textiles, and timber into beautiful, functional items, thereby directly contributing to environmental sustainability.

The workshop fosters a strong sense of community, allowing volunteers to build meaningful connections and collaborate on impactful projects. Moreover, volunteering promotes personal growth, boosts self-confidence, and enhances well-being by engaging in creative, hands-on activities that make a tangible difference in the local community.

Olusola, Workshop Trainee Staff Member

"Learning to trust myself and being in an environment that allows everyone to be themselves whilst learning how to work with different types of machinery safely and efficiently."

Cathy, Workshop Volunteer

"Helping to reuse, recycle, and re-purpose and remove plastics from our oceans and create something useful and beautiful."

Gillian, Workshop Volunteer

"Really feeling like I am making a difference to our community and to the environment."

Other Ways to Support Us

For individuals you can help support our initiatives with a one-off donation or leave a legacy.

For businesses you can collaborate with us through your organisation or business.

Explore our workshop, meet our volunteers, and see firsthand the amazing work being done. Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment and community.

For any of these please get in touch with us using the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Get in Touch!