Changing Streams was established by well known fit-out entrepreneur Neil Maxwell in 2018, along with the University of Liverpool, and is now making inroads into reducing plastic in construction

Liverpool-based not-for-profit organisation Changing Streams has secured a new partnership to reduce plastic in the construction sector.

Changing Streams was established by well known fit-out entrepreneur Neil Maxwell in 2018, along with the University of Liverpool, with the aim of reducing the use of plastic across industry.

Its new partnership is with he British and Irish Trade Alliance, (BITA), which has recently announced its own global initiative  #beplasticsaware from its Global Forum which includes the Irish Network USA and Australia’s Club Hibernia.

The purpose of #beplasticsaware is to increase awareness of the impact of plastic pollution across the world. Neal said: “We really value this partnership and look forward to developing relations with BITA and their global network to support our work.”

Construction is the second-largest user of plastic after the packaging industry. Members use their best endeavours to reduce plastic in design, construction materials and packaging.

BITA president Paul Whitnell added: “We all know the construction industry and many other industries can play a huge part in tackling excess plastic use so BITA have plans to make this a focus for our global forum.”

The British and Irish Trading Alliance is a non-profit making organisation that encourages its members to build relationships to generate business through networking, educational and social events held in both countries.

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