ABOUT US
Plastic Collective is a social enterprise which was founded in 2016 by Australian leading environmentalist Louise Hardman. Supported by government grants, Plastic Collective’s mission is to research and develop systemic approaches to reduce waste plastic. The Plastic Collective team supports a growing portfolio of projects in Australia, Asia and Africa. They are at the forefront of innovation to tackle plastic pollution through 4 main drivers
- Project financing: provide remote and vulnerable communities sustainable impact finance through plastic credits.
- Recycling solutions: provide communities with innovative technologies, machinery, training and support that enables them to establish profitable plastic recycling micro-enterprises.
- Education and training: delivered educational and training programs throughs schools, community groups and governments
- Market facilitation: offer a market support for communities to sell their valuable recycled plastic.
Louise Hardman
Founder
BSc (Zool/Anth.), G.C. Env. Ed., GDip. Ed.(Bio./Chem)
Steve Hardman
CEO
B.Comm,B.Eng., MBA (Bus.Mgmt), MBA
Bus.Admin.)
