Replastic

Replastic is a community-driven recycling initiative in Colchester. Our mission reduce plastic pollution by engaging people in the entire process of recycling!

[Replastic @replastic_uk]

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 🌊

[Replastic @replastic_uk]

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.

[Jessica Hickie @JessicaHickie]

We are recruiting! We are looking for a Programme Manager, Project Officers and STEM Engagement Officer to work with us to prevent #plasticpollution. Please share! #newyearnewjob #environmentjob #sustainability https://t.co/z9OQVrPF5R

[Replastic @replastic_uk]

What an amazing opportunity! Fancy researching the human aspects of plastic pollution, specifically #microplastic in freshwater systems? #environmentalpsychology #behaviourchange

[Plastic Free Colchester @PlasticFreeCol]

Visited @replastic_uk #beyondplastic exhibition in the @MinoriesArt lots of time and effort gone into this interesting display, well worth a visit

[Blue Planet Society @Seasaver]

"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

[Replastic @replastic_uk]

“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

[Replastic @replastic_uk]

Thank you to everyone for taking part - your work is already showing people the scale of the problem and motivating change (we will keep you posted!)

#plasticpollution #microplastic #globalaction #doitfordavid #washedup

[Replastic @replastic_uk]

Our #WashedUp exhibition is up and running throughout August at the #beyondplastic exhibtion in @MinoriesArt 🌊

[Replastic @replastic_uk]

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

[Lego Lost At Sea @LegoLostAtSea]

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

[Lego Lost At Sea @LegoLostAtSea]

You could always contribute towards some beach cleans, @Nike!
#justdoit
https://t.co/CnSMsatuHB

[The Food Programme @BBCFoodProg]

We hold our hands up to this @HughFW! We promise that there will be no plastic bottles at next year's #bbcfoodawards #WarOnPlastic @BBCOne

[Hilary @happyhillers]

Todays #litter (1st pic) at #StonePierBeach (2nd pic) I even found a piece of #Lego plus #cableties #fishingline #plastic pieces #ringpulls a bit of a can #rope #wire 3rd pic moody #sky #reflections @LitterFreeCoast @2minbeachclean @replastic_uk @LegoLostAtSea @LitterFreeDrst 👍🏼

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

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

[Replastic @replastic_uk]

A few clips from today’s litter pick with @PlasticFreeCol 💚

Everyone who joined us said they had so much fun - we kept hearing people so excited to discover natural wildlife on our coast 🦀

#30daysofwild @EssexWildlife @WildlifeTrusts #beachcomb @UKChile @larkrisepacific

[Replastic @replastic_uk]

AND finally a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to @UKChile - who even on the one day of the year she is definitely meant to be relaxing is still working hard for our community 🥳

#happybirthday #beachclean #sundayfunday #litterpicking #beachlife #doitfordavid #plasticpollution

[Replastic @replastic_uk]

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! 🌊

[Replastic @replastic_uk]

To Billie Vasquez-Walters for carting our plastic collection back from Mersea 🙏