Gippsland Pearls

10/12/2024

Bought some new stuff, lots of plastic has arrived. So, a wild night in making eco bricks for me.....🥴❣️

18/11/2024

♻️Plastic Awareness Post: PETE vs. PVC ♻️

♻️Did you know?
The product in this picture may look like it’s made from PETE (Polyethylene Terephthalate), but it’s actually made from PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)!

♻️Why does this matter?
Recyclability - While PETE is recyclable in our East Gippsland Shire Council region, PVC is NOT recyclable through standard municipal programs. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize this and improperly dispose of PVC products, contributing to landfill waste and environmental harm.

♻️Environmental Impact. - PVC can release harmful chemicals as it breaks down, posing risks to our health and the environment. In contrast, PETE can be recycled into new products, helping reduce the need for new materials.

♻️Let’s make a change♻️
1. **Educate**:
Share this post to help spread awareness about the differences between these two plastics.
2. **Check Your Plastics**:
Always look for the recycling symbols and understand what can and cannot be recycled in our community.
3. **Choose Wisely**:
Whenever possible, opt for recyclable materials like PETE over PVC.

Together, we can make informed choices to protect our environment! 🌱

20/09/2024

Sorting the recycling, cleaning and preparing so it has the best chance of a new life....

28/06/2024

Loads of plastic and stuff now in Eco Bricks, pretty satisfying.....

04/05/2024

Recycling is important, but reducing the amount of plastics made is far more important!

Since coining the term microplastics 20 years ago on May 7 2004, Richard Thompson reflects on the progress being made to halt plastic pollution.

28/04/2024

"Not only that, but over half of branded plastic pollution is linked to just 56 companies worldwide. The Coca-Cola Company accounts for 11 percent of branded waste and PepsiCo 5 percent. If these companies introduce effective plastic reduction plans, we could see a measurable reduction in plastic in the environment."

In the two decades to 2019, global plastic production doubled.

28/04/2024

To read more thoroughly.....

Negotiations are underway in Ottawa toward a global plastic pollution treaty

24/04/2024

Love hearing of good ideas thriving.....

The bush superfood growing in our backyard for over 140 million yearsBy Adam Vidler11:29am Apr 23, 2024 Tweet Facebook Mail A culturally significant Australian nut dating back to the Jurassic period could have a big future on the global food stage after new research confirmed its substantial health....

24/04/2024

fabulous young person....

Colorado eighth-grader Madhvi Chittoor has become a one-girl army fighting to raise awareness on the perils of plastic pollution — and convince policymakers to enact laws to create laws to curb usage.