Replastic is a community-driven recycling initiative in Colchester. Our mission reduce plastic pollution by engaging people in the entire process of recycling!
Replastic is a community-driven recycling initiative in Colchester, Essex. Thanks to @davehakkens' open source #PreciousPlastic machinery, we are getting creative with recycling ♻️🐋🐢
By working together we can #SaveOurOceans from #PlasticPollution 🌊
If you follow us, there's a very good chance you might be interested in this... New job roles tackling plastic pollution along the south coast with @EnvAgency.
"Cigarette filters are made of a plastic called cellulose acetate. When tossed into the environment, they dump not only that plastic, but also the nicotine, heavy metals, and many other chemicals" https://t.co/eBF4eFL8gH #plasticpollution
“I am shocked that I was able to collect this collection (705 pieces) in just a short 60-90 minutes in a small stretch of coastline (20 feet or so)”
This was the largest amount of plastic we received, collected by @amyventures on Sandy Hook Beach, New Jersey, USA
@MinoriesArt
We received so many bottles that we couldn’t put them all on display within our budget & time frame - however, because of the amount of enthusiasm we’ve received with this project we will be continuing to collect plastic and build displays for future exhibitions and pop up events
Found washed up after winter storms, the giraffe in this montage is thought to be from a 1971 packet of Kellogg's Coco Krispies. Nearly 50 years old. They were also given away with packets of Puffa Puffa rice.
#WorldGiraffeDay#anthropocene#plasticheritage#plasticarchaeology
7 new photos, 7 reasons for #OceanOptimism: Rare North Atlantic right whale calves—crucial to a species that now numbers only about 400 (via @hakaimagazine) https://t.co/u2pC04ki25
BIG thanks to everyone who came out this morning for the beach clean in East Mersea with us and @PlasticFreeCol - it’s so great to see so many people who are passionate about the environment who take time out of their day to do their little bit that makes a big difference! 🌊