Australia’s first Indigenous-run marine plastic recycling enterprise
A whale preservation charity will fund Australia’s first Indigenous-run marine plastic recycling enterprise, transforming waste plastic into objects of desire. Gowings Whale Trust, the NFP environmental organisation started by Gowings, is financing the MiiMi Aboriginal Corporation to run a recycling operation for the Plastic Collective, giving recycled plastic a new life – out of our […]
What is Plastic Rain? Amount of Microplastics in the Sky
Plastic degrades; we know this because we hear it and see it ALL the time. But, are you aware of how much degraded plastic there actually is? Recently a new study has shown evidence for rain containing microplastic particles. But how is this possible? How can there be microplastics in the sky? In Australia there […]
Seaspiracy Fact Check: The Inaccuracies and Controversy Explained
Plastic Collective and Marine Biology Students React to the Hit Netflix Documentary and Provide Insight into the Inaccuracies Outlined by the Media The new Netflix documentary “Seaspiracy” has gained a lot of attention following its release this week. The film, directed and presented by 27-year-old filmmaker Ali Tabrizi, questions the possibility of sustainable large-scale fisheries, […]
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. […]
