Plasitfy

Plastify is tackling plastic waste in Singapore by transforming materials collected from coastal clean-ups into functional, aesthetically pleasing furniture. The project consolidates plastic waste from various sources— including hospitals, schools, hotels, and public donations—and recycles it into slabs and furniture items like coffee tables and public benches. Plastify not only focuses on reducing plastic waste but also encourages community involvement through workshops and public displays of the finished products. ABIC funding will support the purchase of new machinery, enabling Plastify to scale production and create larger, more durable furniture prototypes. The funding will also support coordination with coastal clean-up groups, machinery procurement and testing, and collaboration with design students to produce coastal plastic furniture. In the next six months, Plastify aims to develop three furniture prototypes using recycled marine plastic waste, testing new machinery and materials for durability and aesthetics. Within two years, Plastify envisions establishing a regular plastic collection system from marine clean-up groups and fully developing a line of sustainable furniture made from recycled plastics, contributing to long-term waste reduction and community engagement.