Future Makers Transforming Waste into Opportunity for Businesses and Schools
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Future Makers is transforming plastic waste into opportunity with the Plastic Revolution Schools Challenge, a hands-on initiative that engages businesses, schools, and communities in real sustainability action. By repurposing plastic waste into durable outdoor planters, this project reduces landfill waste, lowers emissions, and inspires the next generation—all while helping businesses boost brand visibility and meet sustainability goals.
Future Makers Invites You to Join the Plastic Revolution
What if your business could reduce plastic waste, cut emissions, and inspire future innovators—all while boosting brand visibility and market advantage?
The Plastic Revolution Schools Challenge is turning waste into opportunity, engaging thousands of students and families in hands-on sustainability projects. This scalable initiative delivers real environmental impact and a powerful story for businesses committed to circular innovation.
Key Research Insights
- Global plastic consumption exceeds 460 million tonnes annually and is projected to reach 1,231 million tonnes by 2060—yet only 9% of plastic waste is recycled. (OECD, 2022)
- 80% of a product’s environmental impact is decided at the design stage—we must rethink how we use and recycle plastic. (European Commission, 2022)
- Manufacturing with recycled plastic uses 70% less carbon and 75% less energy than virgin plastic. (Association of Plastic Recyclers, 2020)
The Plastic Revolution Schools Challenge connects businesses, schools, and communities to drive real, measurable change.
How It Works: The Plastic Revolution Process
Inspire: Engaging entire school communities to collect plastic waste through interactive recycling stations.
Collect: Processing the plastic—sorting, shredding, and reforming it into durable outdoor planters.
Transform: Returning the planter to the school, completing the full circular economy journey and showcasing the power of plastic transformation.
Why Sponsor the Plastic Revolution?
As a sponsor of the Plastic Revolution Schools Challenge, your business will gain a competitive edge by demonstrating sustainability, attracting new clients, and enhancing brand visibility—all while empowering communities.
Benefits of Sponsorship
Achieve measurable sustainability goals – Receive detailed reports on CO2 savings, energy reductions, and plastic recycling.
Build a powerful brand story – Engage customers, employees, and stakeholders with authentic, impact-driven content.
Boost community engagement – Inspire thousands of young minds to rethink plastic waste.
Enhance employee participation – Hands-on volunteering opportunities for your team to sort and shred plastic.
Measurable Sustainability Impact
For every school taking part in the Plastic Revolution Schools Challenge, one recycled plastic planter is created per half term, transforming waste into something meaningful.
Real-World Impact Per School (Per Half Term):
33kg of plastic waste repurposed – kept out of landfill.
43kg of CO2 saved – lowering emissions.
2,198MJ of energy conserved – improving energy efficiency.
Your sponsorship directly funds real-world impact, helping businesses like yours meet ESG goals, engage communities, and position your brand as a sustainability leader.
Sponsorship Packages: Scalable and High-Impact
Choose Your Impact Level
Align your brand with sustainability and community impact to drive growth and boost profits.
Flexible Campaigns: Each campaign runs during a school half term, with six half terms per year.
Scalable Reach: Support up to 16 schools per half term and 96 schools annually.
Targeted Impact: Focus on schools in key areas aligned with your sustainability goals.
This is a tangible, measurable impact—and it’s scalable. By sponsoring one, ten, or even fifty schools, you’ll drive real change while aligning your brand with sustainability, education, and circular innovation.
“This project has given our pupils hands-on experience of recycling and creativity. It’s been inspiring to see how plastic waste can become something so beautiful and useful.” Mrs Aldridge, Headteacher, South Wilford Endowed C of E Primary School
“I thought plastic was just a daily thing you use. I didn’t think much about it. We learned about the different types of plastic and what they are used for. Since we had a bin at school, I brought some plastic from home to recycle.” Year 6 pupil
“Media portrays plastic as a bad thing, but gaining more knowledge about the plastic industry and what can be achieved made me excited to work with plastic and think of better ways to use it without harming the environment.” Student from a Future Makers workshop
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