Plastic Collective wins prestigious Government CRC-P Grant
We are immensely proud to announce, Plastic Collective and our partners are the recipients of an Australian Government Collaborative Research Centre (CRC-P) grant to research and develop waste plastic solutions for remote, regional and Indigenous communities. This is a plastic recovery solution designed to operate profitably and sustainably, delivering significant positive environmental, economic and social outcomes. The […]
The New Plastics Economy
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” ~ Albert Einstein The Circular Economy Model – Is it the Answer to the Plastic Crisis? Understanding plastics is fundamental to creating sustainable solutions for the plastic crisis being faced worldwide. We have been exploring plastics and bioplastics as part […]
Bioplastic – A Better Choice?
“There is no such thing as “AWAY”. When we throw anything away it must go somewhere.” ~ Annie Leonard The Complicated Truth of Bioplastic – Are They a Better Choice? The words ‘bioplastic’, ‘biodegradable’ and ‘compostable’ are often used synonymously with very little accountability or understanding of their meaning. In our recent “What on Earth is […]
What on Earth is Plastic?
What on Earth is Plastic? – Plastic Collective, Understanding Plastic Series “From packaging materials, through fibers, foams and surface coatings, to continuous extrusions and large-scale moldings, plastics have transformed almost every aspect of life. Without them, much of modern medicine would be impossible and the consumer electronics and computer industries would disappear.” ~ Norman C. […]
What’s the problem with single use plastic?
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall. Overconsumption of single use plastic is causing serious global pollution problems, destroying communities and harming wildlife. We […]
Shruder Program in Les Village, Bali
SHRUDER WORKSHOP, LES VILLAGE Over the last few months we have been very busy working with the local community of Les Village in Northern Bali to deliver two training programsand implement their Plastic Resource Recovery program. Sponsored by TJK Maxx and in partnership with Sea Communities, Earthwatch Australia and Professor Steve Smith, their recovery centre has […]
WWF Report
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reports “In 2016, the most recent year for which data is available, production (of plastic) reached 396 million metric tons. That is equivalent to 53 kilograms of plastic for each person on the planet.” View Full Report
Shruder Program delivered to Mantanani Island, Malaysia
We finally made it to Mantanani Island, 30km northwest of Sabah in Borneo. We are here to deliver our Shruder program for Reef Check Malaysia, sponsored by Coca-Cola. The Mantanani Archipelago consists of 3 islands, the largest called Mantanani Besar (‘Big Mantanani’). The population consists of approximately 1000 Banjan Ubian locals living in 2 villages. […]
