SDG 11
GOAL: MAKE CITIES AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS INCLUSIVE, SAFE, RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE.
“The world’s population is constantly increasing. To accommodate everyone, we need to build modern, sustainable cities. For all of us to survive and prosper, we need new, intelligent urban planning that creates safe, affordable and resilient cities with green and culturally inspiring living conditions.”
Global Goals.
SDG 11: Sub-Goals
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Enactus Project Inspiration
Planet Plasticity, Enactus Hertfordshire
Eco sports attire - Initiating plastic bottle collection from schools and universities, using this recycled plastic to make sports attire. The eco attire is durable and long-lasting that can withstand wear and tear, reducing frequent replacement.
After making it to the Top 8, Planet Plasticity won the AIG insurance 'Learn4Change' Competition in 2023! This gave them the opportunity to learn from and network with like-minded change-makers across the UK and gained valuable insider experience and knowledge from industry experts.
Want to know what makes Planet Plasticity an EXCELLENT Enactus Project? Read on below!
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Plastic sticks around in the environment for ages, threatening wildlife and spreading toxins. Plastic also contributes to global warming.
Almost all plastics are made from chemicals that come from the production of planet-warming fuels (gas, oil and even coal).
Only 9% of all plastic today is reused. The rest end up in landfills or worse, the ocean.
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Planet Plasticity is initiating plastic bottle collection from schools and universities and using this recycled plastic to make sports attire.
The eco attire is durable and long-lasting that can withstand wear and tear, reducing frequent replacements.
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Still in the early stages of development, Planet Plasticity are working hard to get a prototype up and running!