Field Notes

Plastic Free July ends today. But our journey continues. 💙 A better future isn't created in one month. It's built through the choices we make every day. Refilling instead of replacing. Choosing to reuse. Supporting better systems. Collecting plastic before it reaches the environment. Every small action creates momentum. Together, those actions help create cleaner communities, support families thr

Every milestone has a story. Ours begins with collection communities. 10 billion bottles weren't recovered because people saw plastic as waste. They were recovered because people saw value where others didn't. Value that helps pay for education. Value that supports families. Value that creates income. Value that keeps plastic out of the environment. This milestone belongs to the collectors who tra

Every bottle has a story. ♻️💙 Meet Jane from the Philippines. Together with her husband Ramon, they built a collection business that supports collectors across their community while recovering thousands of kilograms of plastic every month. Their work helps care for family today and create more opportunities for the next generation. Jane is one of the thousands of faces behind 10 billion bottles.

Our round-up of the month’s most important stories. Destroying unsold clothes and shoes is now illegal in the EU New regulation forces fashion brands to face and account for their overproduction problem, with resale, donation, repair, recycling or simply more thoughtful output. Emerging link between microplastics and heart disease A new study by a

Ocean Legacy Featured on Crave’s West Harbour Heroes Our crew. Our coast. On national television! The tide is rising – and so is the story. Ocean Legacy is proud to be featured in West Harbour Heroes, the new 10-part documentary series now streaming on Crave. Filmed by Emmy Award–winning cinematographer Maxwel Hohn (Island of the […]

#PlasticFreeJuly is all about reducing single-use plastic where you can. For the plastic rubbish you can’t avoid, Zero Waste Bags help you recycle items your council won’t typically accept. Shop now: https://zerowastebag.co.uk/pages/pricing

Did you know that plastic sponge is leaving microplastics on your dishes and sending them down your drain? 🧽 By making eco-friendly swaps, you can help keep these plastic sponges out of landfills and our environment! Try swapping for bamboo dish tools or reusable scrubbers. 🫧 And for all the old sponges you already have, there’s TerraCycle’s recycling solutions. What’s your favourite eco-friendl

The more you pay attention during #PlasticFreeJuly, the more you start to notice. 🌱 The reusable choices you make. 💚 The habits you change. 📦 And the things that aren't always so easy to avoid. Reducing waste is always the goal, but some materials remain part of everyday life. That's why finding solutions for hard-to-recycle rubbish matters.

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Behind every successful company is a story of vision, perseverance, sacrifice, and the courage to challenge the status quo. At Gjenge Makers Ltd, our journey has been shaped by leaders who dared to see opportunity where others saw waste. In this episode of Know the Story Behind the Strong Pillars, we take you behind the scenes to explore the inspiring journey of our Chief Executive Officer. Discov

Every July, a global movement takes over kitchens, cafes, schools, and offices in 190 countries. The challenge is simple: refuse single-use plastic for one month. The impact, it turns out, is anything but small. That is the idea behind Plastic Free July, a global movement that has grown into one of the most widely recognised

Our round-up of the month’s most important stories. Victory! Fiji rejects Australian billionaire’s ‘Pacific ashtray’ plan The small island nation vetoed a proposal to ship in 900,000 tonnes of trash annually from across the region and burn it in a vast incinerator near the tourism gateway of Nadi. The plan was branded “waste colonialism” by

On 26 June 2026, Green Brunei proudly collaborated with EVYD Technology for a beach cleanup at Pantai Serasa. Together, 36 dedicated EVYDians collected over 114 kg of waste from the beach, helping to protect our marine environment and preserve the beauty of our coast. Every piece of litter removed is a step towards a cleaner, […]

Kofi from Tide Turners Community Cleanup Cooperative walks us through the efforts of The Or Foundation's Community Ecological Care Network to transform dumpsites and clogged waterways into ecological regeneration zones surrounding the world's largest secondhand clothing market. Follow our work, support and be part of the solution. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorispresent/ LinkedIn: http

7News Launceston goes inside the OzHarvest FEAST (Food Education and Sustainability Training) program, now running in almost 80 schools across the state. FEAST is a free, STEM-accredited, curriculum-aligned program that teaches students to reduce food waste, cook with rescued ingredients, and bring sustainable habits home. In this story, students at a Tasmanian high school show how they're turning

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, thousands of people doing it tough will have more food on the table. To everyone who donated, fundraised, shared, or simply watched and listened to our Giving Day campaign — thank you. You are the reason our wheels keep turning, our markets stay open, and the people who need us most receive food, hope, comfort, and care. We've only shared a few

Are you looking for pavers built to stand the test of time? Do you want paving solutions that combine strength, beauty, and long-lasting performance? Are you tired of surfaces that crack, fade, or require constant maintenance? Look no further. At Gjenge Makers, we manufacture high-quality, eco-friendly pavers designed to transform your outdoor spaces while delivering unmatched durability and relia

This Giving Day, Thursday 18 June, OzHarvest has a goal; to provide three million meals for people doing it tough. 1 in 5 people in Australia are turned away from food relief every single month. The need has never been greater. From now until midnight on 18 June, every dollar you donate will be matched by a group of generous donors, meaning $1 provides four meals. Double the impact, double the dif

What happens after we throw plastic away? This World Environment Day, we take a closer look at the journey of waste—from disposal and pollution to the challenges faced by waste pickers on the frontlines of recycling. At Gjenge Makers, we believe waste is not the end of the story. By transforming recycled plastic into durable and sustainable construction materials, we are helping create cleaner com