Unique, engaging and interactive corporate events

From team workshops to conferences and panels for the likes of brands such as Nike and Swisse, we offer fully adaptable corporate workshops to get your team or audience energised about the circular economy.

An increasing number of organisations are dedicating themselves to sharing their own learnings on sustainability and the circular economy. We’ve tailored events for a diverse variety of partners, recognising that impact in this arena is pivotal to uncovering further innovative and sustainable thinking. Through our engaging interactive sessions, discussions, and customised activities, we empower attendees to grasp the significance of circular economy practices and how they can drive positive change within their organisation.

To foster knowledge development, we offer profound insights into pivotal domains - Plastics, Recycling and Circular Economy, covering a spectrum of topics such as:
• The ecological impact of plastic
• The different types of plastic
• Recyclability of common plastics
• Potential applications for plastic 'waste'
• Circular Economy principles & practices
• UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Corporate Event FAQs

Session Types

From keynotes, to conferences, virtual events and intimate speaking engagements, some examples of previously conducted sessions include:
• Interactive workshops for brands aiming to cultivate inspiration and enlightenment among their workforce regarding the principles of the circular economy and its practicable integration
• Insightful sessions for ambitious enterprises striving to seamlessly embed micro-recycling methodologies within their operational frameworks
• Tailored contributions to event organisers seeking to elevate their offerings through dynamic interactive showcases and captivating live demonstrations
• Supporting community groups taking inaugural steps towards embarking on a rewarding recycling journey
• Keynote speaking for panels at festivals, events and conferences

Custom Moulds

During events, you can give your participants the unique opportunity to craft their own 100% recycled plastic product, which they can then take home. In order to enhance the event's memorability and impact, PPM can produce branded moulds, ensuring that each participant-produced item bears the distinctive insignia of the event or the hosting brand.

A range of standard moulds are available, or alternatively custom moulds can be produced to align with your event objectives.

Factory Tours

Situated in Mitcham, Victoria, we offer 1-hour factory tours for groups of up to 20 attendees (aged 16 and over), suited to senior schools, universities, councils, corporate and community groups.

Your tour can be customised to explore specific interests, however will generally cover topics such as resource recovery, community scale solutions for plastic waste streams, the importance of the circular economy, and the creative ways in which we're transforming 'trash' into high-quality products.

Pricing

Corporate sessions and events are costed on a case-by-case basis - a quote will provided.

Recycling Tools & Equipment

For organisations looking to take their recycling journey to the next level, we offer a range of small-scale recycling machinery. Designed specifically for the Australian market, our Zephyr machine range is Australian made certified, and produced right here in Melbourne in compliance with Australia's robust safety standards. A variety of post-purchase support options are available, including our comprehensive Product Support Academy, one-on-one Machine Training Sessions, and a variety of handy free downloadable resources.

Key focus areas:

  • Sustainability education | Precious Plastic Melbourne, Victoria Australia

    Sustainability

    The Circular Economy, strategies for footprint reduction, and how we can drive transformative change on a local and global scale.

  • Plastic Recycling & Circular Economy education | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Plastics

    Production mechanisms, the different types, why we use it, and the imperative paradigm shift to reconceive 'waste' as a valuable resource.

  • Recycling & STEM education and workshops | Precious Plastic Melbourne

    Recycling

    Advanced insights into plastic recyclability, remanufacturing techniques, potential applications, and community-level recycling strategies.

Who we've worked with


Our Facilitators

Education Facilitator

Bill Verhagen

Bill is a qualified Plastics Engineer and Business Graduate. He has 35+ years experience in plastics and packaging.

Bill was a Technical Specialist for one of Australia's first post-consumer plastics recycling projects, aimed at demonstrating that packaging could be recycled into new applications. He has worked on a number of developments, focused on improving packaging sustainability through Circular Economy principles.

Passionate about inspiring the next generation, Bill began educating in 2020. He is also the current Vice President of the Society Of Plastics Engineers (SPE) ANZ and a member of the Australian Institute Of Packaging (AIP).

PPM Co-Founder

Piers Mossuto

Piers is one of the innovators behind the development of the 'Zephyr Bros' machinery range by Precious Plastic Melbourne- a series of small-scale plastics processing equipment designed for use in education, small business and community settings.

Earlier in his career, Piers has also spent time working as a Training Manager in adult education.

Now an expert in the area of community-focused ‘micro’ recycling, Piers also has an extensive background in business, co-founding his first sustainability-focused SME in 2014.

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