When art meets ocean waste: Inside the Hunter Gatherer Networks movement
Explore how Indigenous artists are turning ghost gear and marine debris into stories, livelihoods, and resistance, and how the Hunter Gatherer app is building a new kind of cultural marketplace. Over the past 3 years we have been working with some amazing and inspiring indigenous rangers and artists who collect and transform marine debris and […]
What if Plastic-Free July isn’t about being plastic-free at all?
Plastic-Free July often starts with a simple challenge: refuse plastic. But what if the real opportunity lies not in rejection but in reimagination? At Plastic Collective, we don’t just say no to plastic. We say yes to smarter systems, inclusive solutions, and treating plastic as a resource, not a villain. Because plastic doesn’t become waste […]
Torres Strait Workshops- Transforming Trash to Treasure
The Hunter Gatherer Network team will visit the remote Torres Strait Islands in northern Australia (12-20th May), where these communities are seriously impacted by foreign coastal marine debris and ghost gear pollution. Louise Hardman (Plastic Collective) and Jeremy Sheehan (Bay School of Arts) will run a number of workshops in the Torres Strait Islands on how to transform […]
Plastic Collective Partners with KOLEKT to Strengthen Traceability & Transparency in Plastic Recovery Projects
Driving Digital Innovation in Plastic Waste Management At Plastic Collective, we believe that measurable, transparent action is the key to solving the plastic waste crisis. That’s why we’re proud to announce our partnership with KOLEKT, a cutting-edge waste management platform that will digitise and track the plastic collection and recycling transactions across our projects in […]
Ecobags and Plastic Collective: A Partnership Driving Real Plastic Impact
Tackling Plastic Waste Together At Plastic Collective, we believe that every brand has the power to drive meaningful change in the fight against plastic pollution. That’s why we’re proud to announce our partnership with Ecobags, a brand committed to reducing plastic waste and promoting a more sustainable future. Through this collaboration, Ecobags is investing in reducing […]
Plastic Collective Certification Badges: Finding the Right Badge for Your Brand
Why Certification Matters Consumers expect brands to support their sustainability claims with real, verified action. Plastic Collective’s certification badges signal our brands’ investment as part of their sustainability strategy in the impact of high integrity plastic recovery and recycling projects operating in the world’s pollution hotspots. Our certification badges are underpinned by the Verra Plastic Waste […]
Preventing Plastic Waste for entering our Oceans: Plastic Collective and SEArcular by Greencore Indonesia
Tackling the Plastic Crisis in Indonesia Indonesia is the third largest contributor to marine plastic pollution globally with high rates of plastic leakage into the environment from both collected and uncollected waste. Plastic waste in Indonesia is commonly burned, left in dumpsites, or taken to landfill sites operating beyond capacity, this mismanagement has negative health consequences for […]
Short-Term Quick Wins for Brands: Using Plastic Better with the 3 R’s
For brands ready to make a positive impact on the global plastic pollution crisis, starting with short-term quick wins is the way to go. At Plastic Collective, we’ll guide you through the 3 R’s quick wins: Report, Recover, and Recycle. These short-term actions help you take immediate steps toward using plastic better while also setting […]
Transforming Food and Beverage Brands: Strategies for Reducing Plastic Impact
The global food and beverage industry generates a staggering amount of plastic waste, significantly contributing to plastic pollution and environmental degradation. Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced globally each year, with plastic packaging alone accounting for 36% of this total. Tragically, only 9% of plastic waste has ever been successfully recycled, leaving billions […]
What Country has the most Plastic Pollution
A Growing Global Threat Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental crises of our time. Each year, over 400 million tons of plastic are produced, with 14 million tons ending up in our oceans annually, according to the estimates of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This pollution devastates ecosystems, marine life, […]
