Practical Solutions for Schools to Minimise Plastic Waste
As we work towards building a sustainable future, it is essential to actively engage and empower children to address the growing problem of plastic waste.
As we work towards building a sustainable future, it is essential to actively engage and empower children to address the growing problem of plastic waste.
Acknowledging the problem that widespread plastic consumption brings, we look at the degradable, biodegradable, and compostable alternatives.
According to research, the top foot of the ocean contains between 82 and 358 trillion plastic particles, or over 1.1 to 4.9 billion kilograms of microplastic floating around the world.
In Australia it’s estimated that around 2.7 million disposable cups are discarded every day!
The Clean Up Australia organisation has emerged as one of the nation’s most recognised and trusted environmental charities, helping provide practical solutions to live more sustainably every day of the year.
Many plastics can theoretically be recycled, but according to the UN, only about 9% of plastic waste generated is ever recycled.
Check out these creative ideas to upcycle plastic waste into useful items like adorable planters, piggy banks, cute bracelets, and more.