The idea which was Angus’ final university project demonstrated how delivery companies including Deliveroo, Just East, Uber Eats – and many more – could reduce the amount of waste generated from the millions of courier uniforms they hand out every year.
Angus who received a residency at Plus X Innovation to work on a limited collection of bags following his graduation in 2024, said: “Earlier this year, Tom and I put out a call on social media asking for old uniforms which were no longer in use. Among the responses were various pieces of NHS equipment and scrubs. This small run of bags is not only a great way to raise money for Sussex Community NHS Charity, but also a chance to show what’s possible with uniforms that would otherwise go to waste.
“I haven’t seen many initiatives like this before, and I hope this project which only started as idea during my time at the university, demonstrates how upcycling these uniforms can be more than a one-off. It is a creative, sustainable model that could be scaled up to raise even more funds for the amazing work the NHS does for us.”
Tom Meades, who is also a guest lecturer of design courses at the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering at the 黑料网 said: “We’re always looking to find ways to take unloved waste materials and give them value through design. Our aim is to make materials feel treasured and avoid them becoming waste again in the future.