Creating from recycled plastic display

Next date: Monday, 29 September 2025 | 09:00 AM to Sunday, 16 November 2025 | 05:00 PM

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Whale carabiners made from recycled plastics by Precious Plastics Monash. 

See a display of sculptures made of recycled plastic by students from Croydon Hills Primary School showcased in the Collectors Cabinets on the Ground Floor at Realm. The sculptures were created by the students following a workshop with artist Carolyn Cardinet.  

A display of objects made by Precious Plastics Monash will be showcased in the Collectors Cabinets of Level 1. Precious Plastics Monash is a student-driven initiative dedicated to pioneering sustainable initiatives. Part of the global Precious Plastic movement, they are committed to turning discarded plastic materials into valuable resources, while promoting sustainability and environmental awareness. They aim to foster a circular economy where plastic waste is transformed into useful products, empowering individuals to actively contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future. 

The Collectors Cabinets are on display in association with Peak Plastique, a sound and video installation in ArtSpace at Realm as well as a series of workshops and activities exploring the problem of plastic. 

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Further information

This display was supported by Maroondah City Council’s Waste Management team.

For more information please contact Council on 1300 88 22 33 or email maroondah@maroondah.vic.gov.au

When

  • Monday, 29 September 2025 | 09:00 AM - Sunday, 16 November 2025 | 05:00 PM

Location

Collectors Cabinets, ArtSpace at Realm, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, 3134, View map

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Event summary

Cost

Free

Contact

Maroondah City Council
1300 88 22 33
03 9298 4598
gallery.attendant@maroondah.vic.gov.au

View the display

This display can be viewed at ArtSpace at Realm from 29 September until 16 November 2025

 

Opening times

  • Monday-Friday, 9am to 8pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, 10am to 5pm

Getting here

The Realm building is in Ringwood Town Square and has a white diamond facade.

  • Parking available at Eastland Shopping Centre. When arriving via Ringwood Bypass, enter from Ringwood Street at West 5. If you arrive from Warrandyte Road, use entry East 6. Parking is free for the first 3 hours.
  • Public transport
    Realm is across the road from Ringwood Train Station

Accessibility

  • Accessible Parking spaces available on the other side of Ringwood Town Square (Eastland Level 3), approximately 60m from Realm entry
  • Accessible toilets available on every level
  • Changing Places accessible toilet available on Level 1
  • Internal lifts available to provide ease of access to every level

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