Plasticity Sydney

By Plasticity Sydney

- Published on October 27, 2017 by Plasticity Sydney

In Australia, only 15% of plastics thrown away are recovered, and only half of that is reused in Australia (with the remainder mainly being previously exported to China). Australia is not alone in the struggle to effectively recover plastics, as most countries face similar issues. Mr. Woodring, however, believes that Australia is uniquely positioned to play a leadership role in the region, and to exploit business opportunities locally and elsewhere globally. Australia already has successful innovators in this area and is seeing a growing interest in impact investment, governments actively supporting initiatives and Australian’s strongly committed to recycling. What remains is for Australia to capitalize on the new market opportunity before it is too late, and the same could be said for the U.S. and their potential engagement in this global challenge of resource recovery from plastic waste.

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Plasticity London - September 21st

By Plasticity Forum

- Published on August 29, 2016 by Plasticity Forum

The Plasticity Forum will host its 6th international conference in London on Sept. 21, 2016, as part of the London Design Festival. Held most recently this past spring in Shanghai, the event brings together experts from across the plastics spectrum to discuss innovation and the dynamics of scaling processes, materials and recycling to reduce waste and create value.

The event is positioned as part of the London Design Festival because frequently design community is not at the table regarding sustainability discussions, options and opportunities. They therefore may not realize all of the issues and complexities which are associated with plastic vis-à-vis materials, processes and recycled content which could make big impacts in reducing the waste footprint associated with plastic products.

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Environmental Groups Join Hands in Cross Straits Memorandum to Combat Ocean Plastic Pollution

By Ocean Recovery Alliance staff

- Published on September 29, 2015 by Ocean Recovery Alliance staff

September 29, 2015 -- The "Clean Oceans 2015 Joint Seminar" ended successfully this month in the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology with a new Memorandum of Engagement on plastic pollution in the ocean. The International Symposium on Cross-Strait included 47 NGOs, voluntary service units, research centers, and the general public, with more than 150 people attending.

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