Could you help The Leith Collective save the planet in six minutes? Here's what you need to do

The event, which will take place at The Image Collective Gallery, Ocean Terminal, on Thursday 20 February, will offer businesses, artists and makers the opportunity to book a six minute slot to share their top tips for reducing waste.

Organised by The Leith Collective, which comprises more than 90 artists and makers from all over Scotland who have been brought together by a common aim to reuse, recycle, reclaim and resell items that may otherwise have been destined for landfill, the event will take place at the Collective's base in the Ocean Terminal shopping centre, where the group's ultimate aim is to create a sustainable future for all.

Event organiser and founder of The Leith Collective, Sara Thomson, says, ‘I’m a big believer that knowledge is power, and that by sharing inspirational stories and exchanging top tips in this accessible, easy-to-digest 6 minute format, everyone can learn something new, and together we can make a massive difference.’

Part of the organisation's ongoing Plastic Resolution 2020 campaign, which aims to encourage people to reuse, recycle and up-cycle everyday items, Let's Talk Waste will discuss ways in which businesses and individuals are reducing their waste and making a difference. On the night, attendees will hear from a diverse range of speakers, from a craftsman who creates unique works of art from items otherwise destined for landfill, to an accountant who has transformed his office into a completely paperless environment.

The six minute slots on offer are free of charge but availability is limited. To reserve a spot email [email protected].

Let’s Talk Waste, The Image Collective Gallery, Ocean Terminal, Thursday 20 February, 6pm-8.30pm, free, to reserve your place head to www.facebook.com/leithcollective.