PLASTIGO
CRAFTING ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE FROM PLASTIC WASTE
Abboudi (Somalia), Vanessa (Tanzania), Hekmatullah (Afghanistan), Farhana (Bangladesh), Dian (Indonesia), Ririn (Indonesia), and Abdullah (Gambia), embarked on a remarkable journey that would forever transform their lives and the world around them. Their seniors established Plastigo and passed it down to them. Fueled by a shared concern for the environment, this dedicated group united under a common purpose: to combat the insidious impact of plastic waste. They observed the devastating impact of plastic pollution on their environment and were motivated to create a change.
The catalyst for their mission was the distressing reality of plastic's detrimental impact on their surroundings. Faced with this undeniable reality, they felt obliged to act. Their main goal is to transform discarded plastic bags into reusable items. Thus, coasters, containers, and handbags emerged as symbols of their dedication to eradicating plastic waste pollution from the vicinity of their university.
Their inspiration emerged from witnessing the devastating impact of plastic waste on the surroundings. Their initial goal was to address the growing environmental challenge of plastic pollution. As they delved deeper into their mission, they recognized that their efforts could profoundly impact local communities and the environment.
Plastigo addresses this challenge by collecting, recycling, and upcycling plastic waste into innovative and practical products like coasters, containers, and handbags. Through their initiatives, they divert plastic from landfills and create economic opportunities for ourselves. Plastigo was more than a creative outlet; it was a vessel for change. The students masterfully tackled the dual challenges of pollution and economic stagnation by recycling and upcycling plastic waste into practical, inventive products.
Community engagement is the heart of their philosophy; through workshops, campaigns, and collaborative endeavours, Plastigo empowered local communities to reclaim ownership of environmental sustainability.
Community engagement is the heart of their philosophy; through workshops, campaigns, and collaborative endeavours, Plastigo empowered local communities to reclaim ownership of environmental sustainability.
Expanding their influence, they extended their outreach to Albukhary International School and Autism school in Perlis, sharing their knowledge and nurturing young minds to craft with plastic waste.
Plastigo aims to become a centre for environmental education, innovation, and sustainability. They hope to innovate and diversify their products to a broader base, establishing an online presence and welcoming more collaboration with various institutions and NGOs. They envision Plastigo as a platform that continues tackling plastic waste and as an incubator for ideas, solutions, and partnerships that address broader environmental challenges. Through local empowerment and global collaboration, they aim to inspire a world where environmental responsibility is a shared value.
