Plasticwise
Plasticwise is a grassroots community based movement focused on reducing waste, particularly the amount of plastic ending up in landfill and our oceans.
DISRUPT THE DISPOSABLE CULTURE
Plasticwise represents a rapidly growing network of local plasticwise groups that support and inspire their local community to be plastic and waste wise.
Each plasticwise group is autonomously run and therefore different, but we all share a common goal to work with our community to reduce | reuse | recycle | repair | share. We share ideas for sustainable alternatives to single use, disposable plastics and develop solutions to waste and plastic pollution, working collaboratively with businesses, industry representatives and all levels of government.
If it sounds like fun, that is because it is! Join us, and get involved!
Step 1
Grab yourbinoculars
Survey the scene – is anyone doing similar things in your region? A Boomerang Bags group, for example?
Catch them for coffee before you launch so you can map your excellent partnership going forward.
Step 2
Contact us
(a) for free branding
(b) to be paired with a mentor
(c) to be involved in our email group
(d) all of the above
Step 3
Gathersome pals
Have a meeting.
Invite people from across age brackets (time) and cultures (space) to join your group. The more diverse the better! See step 4 for what to do at meeting #1.
Step 4
Discuss
Decide on:
1. the colour of your Plasticwise logo
2. how often you’ll meet
3. your first project
4. your governance structure
5. who will arrange/attend a meeting with Council
6. who will be the Facebook page administrator
Step 5
Create afacebook page
We can help with this, or just point you in the right direction. Here is Facebook’s guide.
Step 6
Meet with your local council
Simply ask them:
1. Do you have a policy on waste and plastics?
2. Are you willing to support us?
Choose your first project and take flight!
REDUCE | REUSE | RECYCLE | REPAIR | SHARE
