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National Plastic Summit 2020 – Summary

National Plastic Summit 2020 – Summary

Workshop: Plastics in the Economy, speakers: Peter Bury, Damien Giurco, Bronwyn Laycock, Stephen SchererSummary NATIONAL PLASTICS SUMMIT:   PARLIAMENT HOUSE, CANBERRA 02/03/20 National Plastic Summit consisted of 200 selected delegates from Australian industry,...

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PC mention at Parliament House

PC mention at Parliament House

National Plastic Summit & PC mention at Parliament House 03/03/2020: Cowper Member of Parliament Pat Conaghan, talks about Louise Hardman, Founder of Plastic Collective and the CRC-P government funding, in the House of Representatives, Canberra.View Summary of...

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Shruder MkII

Shruder MkII

THE SHRUDER (™) (pronounced 'Shroo-der') designed by Louise Hardman and manufactured in Coffs Harbour, Australia was adapted from Dave Hakken’s Precious Plastic modular machines in 2016. Two machines - a shredder and extruder are integrated into one portable unit....

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The New Plastics Economy

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...

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Bioplastic – A Better Choice?

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...

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What on Earth is Plastic?

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,...

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What’s the problem with single use plastic?

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...

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Shruder Program in Les Village, Bali

Shruder Program in Les Village, Bali

SHRUDER WORKSHOP, LES VILLAGEOver 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...

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