A FEATURED CIRCULAR DESIGN COLLABORATION

ZeroLandfill Atlanta 2026 Design Competition

Transform reclaimed materials into original works that demonstrate creativity, craftsmanship, and circular design principles. Selected entries will be showcased during a special fashion event hosted by the Circularity Council

Presented by ZeroLandfill Atlanta in collaboration with the Circularity Council

Zero Landfill

The Zero Landfill Circular Design Challenge invites designers, artists, makers, students, educators, and community members to transform reclaimed materials collected through Zero Landfill Atlanta into original creative works.

The challenge supports material reuse, responsible resource management, and circular design. Selected entries will be showcased in collaboration with Circularity Council , connecting the architecture, design, art, and fashion communities through creative reuse.

About the Challenge

O1 Source Materials

Collect reclaimed materials during ZeroLandfill Atlanta’s Shopping Day.

02 Create

Transform the materials into an original circular design project.

03 Submit

Complete the required documentation and submit the finished project.

04 Showcase

Selected entries will be exhibited for judging

  • Open to designers, artists, makers, students, educators, and community members

  • Individuals or teams of up to three participants

  • One entry permitted per individual or team

  • Participants under 18 require parent or guardian permission

  • The majority of project materials must be collected during the ZeroLandfill event

  • Eligible projects may include fashion, wearable art, accessories, home décor, furniture, functional products, sculpture, mixed media, and other original works

  • A Project Documentation Portfolio and Zero-Waste Impact Statement are requiredSelected entries will be showcased for judging

Challenge Details

Review the essential requirements below and download the complete rules before registering.

Judging Criteria

Entries will be evaluated using the following criteria:

Important Dates

Date 1

ZeroLandfill Shopping Day

Saturday, August 15, 20268:00 AM–12:00 PM Lifecycle Building Center 1116 Murphy Ave SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318

Helpful Tip: Bring a wagon, cart, buggy, or another way to transport your materials.

Date 2

September 11, 2026

Submit Final Submission Package

Date 3

Selected-Entry Exhibition

TBD

Review the Rules

Review the complete Competition Rules and Eligibility document for material requirements, documentation, submission requirements, judging criteria, and participation terms.

Ready to Participate?

Complete the challenge registration form to enter.

Shopping Day registration is separate from competition registration.

In Collaboration with

Circularity Council
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Lifecycle Building
Wilson Art
HOK Impact