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PlasticWorks is an innovative project to bring our community together to address our plastic problem. Our R&D lab is housed in a shipping container in Boise and includes machinery to shred, extrude, and mold discarded plastic into “up cycled” products. It will offer public demonstrations, R&D product testing for interested organizations, and volunteer opportunities for interested community members. Founded by Oliver Russell, a social impact branding agency, PlasticWorks is an imaginative, community-based model for how we can and must rethink business. Inspired by the open-source plans from Precious Plastic, PlasticWorks Boise is housed in a shipping container outside the Oliver Russell offices and will offer demonstrations, a collection site, and volunteer opportunities for interested community members.

WE CAN'T DO IT ALONE

Working with community partners, PlasticWorks is a for-profit business that expects to make money and leave a positive impact on society through upcycling plastics.

WE COLLECT PLASTICS

Plastic is everywhere, and less than 10% of it is recycled in the United States. Part of the problem with the status quo of plastics is that 40% is designed for single use. PlasticWorks will collect our community’s plastic and create imaginative new products for sale.

WE TRANSFORM PLASTICS

Plastic doesn’t have to be waste. In fact, it’s a precious material that can be repurposed through simple machines that shred, extrude, and inject the material into useful treasures.

WE CRAFT PLASTICS

PlasticWorks is a social impact lab operated by Oliver Russell. Right now, we are testing making coasters and floor tiles from recycled plastic.

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STAY IN THE KNOW

Be the first to know when volunteer opportunities are available, learn about new product launches, and get updates on factory tours and presentations.

Partners collect transform craft follow our journey stay in the know

WE CAN'T DO IT ALONE

Working with community partners, PlasticWorks is a for-profit business that expects to make money and leave a positive impact on society through upcycling plastics.

WE COLLECT PLASTICS

Plastic is everywhere, and less than 10% of it is recycled in the United States. Part of the problem with the status quo of plastics is that 40% is designed for single use. PlasticWorks will collect our community’s plastic and create imaginative new products for sale.

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WE TRANSFORM PLASTICS

Plastic doesn’t have to be waste. In fact, it’s a precious material that can be repurposed through simple machines that shred, extrude, and inject the material into useful treasures.

SHARE

WE CRAFT PLASTICS

PlasticWorks is a social impact lab operated by Oliver Russell. Right now, we are testing making coasters and floor tiles from recycled plastic.

SHARE

FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY

STAY IN THE KNOW

Be the first to know when volunteer opportunities are available, learn about new product launches, and get updates on factory tours and presentations.