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Academy highlights
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Plastic Basics
Learn moreWhat is plastic? Where does it come from, how much do we use, and what types are most commonly recycled? What different types of plastics exist, and how do you recognise them?
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Safety & Fumes
Learn moreSafety is an exceptionally important topic when working with plastic - it’s critical to ensure you're taking the appropriate precautions. We’ll walk through the dangers of fume exposure, which plastics are unsafe to work with, and how we set up our filtration systems.
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How To's
Learn moreHere, micro-recyclers around the globe share the things they've learned in a structured way. This tool is at the heart of our open-source, collaborative community. We rely on everyone to share learnings, as we collectively work towards solving the problem of plastic waste!
Downloadable resources
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Visual Properties
DownloadThermoplastics are divided into subcategories (such as PET, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP & PS) depending on their structure and properties, and can be recognised by their name or number, which is usually printed or embossed somewhere on the product.
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Melting Temperatures
DownloadOne reason it’s so important to separate plastic types is because of their melting temperatures. They all reach a liquid state at a different heat, so in order to create high quality items it’s crucial to know at what temperature each plastic melts.
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Floating Properties
DownloadEach plastic type has its own specific density that will make it float differently in liquids. This technique is used intensively by the industry, however it can be innacurate, as the additives mixed with plastic may result in unexpected density variations.
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Collection Flyers
DownloadUse these downloadable, printable flyers to promote your plastic collection! Choose from A4 - perfect as a standalone flyer, and A6 - ideal for your school newsletter.
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Build Community Connections
View the mapFind workspaces and individuals use small-scale recycling machinery around Australia, from schools, to community groups and small businesses!
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Precious Plastic Discord
Join the DiscordPrecious Plastic is part of One Army, a group of people trying to tackle a variety of global issues. We use Discord to chat, learn from each other and answer questions.
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Find The Global Community
Pin your locationIndividuals, groups and organisations create recycling spaces to power the Precious Plastic Universe. Spaces can connect and collaborate to tackle the plastic problem!
