Ro Plastic Prize 2021, Milan, Italy
Plastic was invented in the late 1800’s. Since its invention, over 8 billion metric tons have been globally produced and more than 50% has been discarded or incinerated. This number is constantly growing: over 322 million metric tons are produced each year, and 8 million metric tons end up in our oceans. This is threatening the health of the marine ecosystems and sea-life. All plastic that is not properly disposed of is toxic in nature, not only at sea but on land. The invention of this class of materials was revolutionary and still today polymers are essential in many industries and goods. While researchers are constantly developing biodegradable polymers, what can be done to lessen the burden of oil-based plastics on the ecosystems? Today plastic trash is one of the biggest resources available: plastic has huge possibilities and potentials if transformed .
We need to embrace the power of design and acknowledge the impact it can have. Ro Plastic Prize wishes to unite the design community in the challenge to use plastic waste before it reaches the waterways and to promote the next generation of design: plastic re-using, recycling and upcycling are the challenges that this prize wishes to bring to the global design community.
RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION PROJECTS
This category is focused on innovative projects that transform Waste into Wealth, to pave the path towards sustainable growth. Responsibility is not just the goal of the project but an inherent component of it, at all levels. We invite creatives to think and develop systems and services in support of communities and their problems. This category is for projects aimed at improving our attitudes, to redesign the coexistence between man and nature back into balance. Therefore, the projects can have a wide-ranging design and technological vision, imagining solutions for a meaningful impact on the uncontrolled consumption of natural resources.
THE JURY
The Interational Jury enjoys the patronage of H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, Doha Film Institute, Qatar Leadership Centre, and Reach Out to Asia, Vice-Chair of Education Above All.
The International Jury is composed by:
H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani – Honorary President of the International Jury
Nicoletta Orlandi Brugnoni – Founder and Curator of RoGUILTLESSPLASTIC, Chair of the International Jury
Catia Bastioli – CEO Novamont
Jessica Chong Pui Pui – Head Strategic Marketing, Henderson Land Development
Li Edelkoort – Trend Forecaster
Alexis Georgacopulous – ECAL Director
Marva Griffin Wilshire – Founder Salone Satellite
Simone Maccagnan – Technosopher
Whitney Robinson – CEO DW NorthStar
Anja Starak – Collector
