Plans to repurpose plastic bottles using a 3D printer have been unveiled by students and staff at the University of Wollongong. The project aims to close the loop of single-use plastic on campus by collecting items made from PET plastic and turning it into items including bowls, coasters and cups. The plans were announced at the Global Climate Change Week Festival at the UOW. The project is led by MakerSpace coordinator Nathan Riggir who believes action to stop plastic pollution needs to take place at a local level. “I’m all for the environment and what we’re doing to it is…
Author: Emily Jenkins
More than 200 volunteers have gathered to clean up North Wollongong beach and its surrounding areas as part of World Clean Up Day. The event, run by local not-for-profit organisations, was one of many that took place worldwide. JCI Illawarra representative Kevin McDonald said he hopes the clean up will raise awareness about protecting our local environment. “It’s set to be the biggest civic action in history,” Mr McDonald said. “Short term, it’s great to get the trash out of our harbour and around the beaches, but the main aim of the event is bringing together likeminded people and starting…