Project (ZERO) Practical Plastics

I conceived Plastic (ZERO) as one piece in a lofty target of reducing Dulwich College Beijing’s net plastic output to zero. Working in part of a larger effort involving many people and clubs, referring to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and with the help of industry experts and innovators, we will take a three-pronged approach to our target: 1) research and collaboration 2) action and development, and 3) education and outreach. We will continue to connect with experts and innovators in related industries, use funding to establish and develop technologies in house to produce building materials from the school’s consumed single use plastics, and multiply the value of our learning by engaging in education and outreach programs across the College.

This project would be supported by economic modeling from Business Studies students which allow for sustainable growth, and our work would have natural extensions into the Humanities and Visual Arts. In partnership with the school’s SDG club, and with the help of industry experts, our work will be combined with more traditional efforts and education regarding reducing consumption as well as sorting plastics for recycling by third party companies. A mature Plastic (ZERO) program could be rolled out to other campuses, and become a model for communities around the world.