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Sparking a Revolution in how We Recycle Plastic

Each keychain purchased will prevent 5 pounds of plastic from entering our lands, rivers and oceans.

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Sparking a Revolution in how We Recycle Plastic

Sparking a Revolution in how We Recycle Plastic

Sparking a Revolution in how We Recycle Plastic

Sparking a Revolution in how We Recycle Plastic

Sparking a Revolution in how We Recycle Plastic

Each keychain purchased will prevent 5 pounds of plastic from entering our lands, rivers and oceans.

Each keychain purchased will prevent 5 pounds of plastic from entering our lands, rivers and oceans.

Each keychain purchased will prevent 5 pounds of plastic from entering our lands, rivers and oceans.

Each keychain purchased will prevent 5 pounds of plastic from entering our lands, rivers and oceans.

Brian Sherwin
Brian Sherwin
Brian Sherwin
Brian Sherwin
3 Campaigns |
Boquete, Panama
$2,643 USD 48 backers
7% of $34,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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What makes the 10 Ton Project so Unique and innovative?

     IT IS A SCALABLE, LOCALIZED SOLUTION TO OUR GLOBAL PLASTIC CRISIS.  

     Our solution does not require any changes to the current recycling infrastructure, in fact, it will make the process more simple which will save a substantial amount of time and resources and make plastic collection much easier. 

     With our solution, plastic does not have to be separated by type. A major bottleneck in the recycling process is to separate plastics by their recycling groups, such as #1 PET bottles and #2 HDPE bottles.  All plastics have different melting temperatures for repurposing, so classification is very important.  


     The current methods for repurposing plastic into new forms like bricks and blocks require expensive equipment and use a lot of energy.  By utilizing earth bag design and building principles, we are able to use the plastic once it has been ground into pellets. This means all of the plastics can be mixed and cut up together, eliminating the most laborious part of collection. 

       The shredding equipment required for recycling plastic is in every country on earth.  Our chosen method of building also does not require any heavy equipment, can be built by unskilled labor, and scaled back versions can be built for much cheaper.  

EVERY DONOR WILL RECEIVE THE COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO ON HOW TO BUILD A PLASTIC HOUSE.

       This project will immediately alleviate plastic pollution problems wherever it is implemented.  And let's be honest, our entire Earth is covered in plastic garbage.  So if you want to get involved, please reach out to us.  

"When the solution is simple, GOD is answering."

-Albert Einstein

 

ABOUT ME

My name is Brian Sherwin and I am from the USA.  I currently reside in Panama.  I have been very fortunate to travel to 26 countries;  I have volunteered in Peru, Vietnam, Thailand, Panama, and the United States with orphanages, hospitals, and animal protection groups.  I'm an ocean and nature lover.  I am an avid free diver and bodysurfer.  And in my travels I have noticed everywhere on earth has one thing in common: they're covered in plastic trash.  My diving excursions turned into plastic clean up sessions.  It made me happy to help, but depressed at the state of our planet.  Seeing the true state of our planet left me feeling lost, I wanted to do something, but I didn't know where to start.  And finally I just let it all go and asked myself, what can I do to make a difference in this world?  So I spent years learning, researching, and figuring out how i could help.  I wanted to make the biggest impact I could because the volume of plastic pollution is of epic proportions.  And that's why I'm launching THE TEN TON PROJECT,  to help clean up the mess we are making and bring purpose into my life.  I hope you join me on this journey!

MY EXPERIENCE

I have seven years of experience in construction/excavation and a University certification in Construction Project Management.  I have spent years studying alternative home building methods, permaculture, biophilic design, and other disciplines to refine my building technique.

I have a B.S. in Marketing from Radford University in Virginia.  I have five years experience working in real estate and finance in Virginia and Hawaii.  

MY GOAL FOR THE 10 TON PROJECT

If we can find the same level of success as 4Ocean, we can prevent 40 million pounds of plastic from entering our ecosystems and build 2000 homes!!!!  So why stop there, the sky is the limit!

 

What We Need & What You Get

Our initial goal is to sell 4000 keychains.

This will prevent 20,000 pounds of plastic from entering our ecosystems.

This will fund our prototype plastic house, which will cost around $30,000 to build.

For every 4000 products sold, one house will be built with 10 tons of plastic each.

We have to pay 5% to Indiegogo.  We have to pay for and produce the recycled keychains and cover worldwide shipping.   

Here is a rough breakdown of the construction costs for the plastic house:

—Labor: $8,000

—Recycled Plastic Pellets: $2,800

—Tools: $1,000

—Rental Equipment: $1,000

—Wood framing/Roof: $4,000

—Permits/Legal: $2,500

—Septic System: $3,000

—Electrical/Plumbing: $2,500

—Finishings: $2,000

—PP Bags: $1,000

—10% overage protection

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Total: $30,580

If we don't reach our entire goal with this Indiegogo campaign, we will continue to sell our production other sites until we reach our minimum goal of 4000 recycled keychains sold

 

Risks & Challenges

Building a home with plastic pellets, to my knowledge, has never been done.  And that's where years of planning comes in.  My design choice will use proven methods of construction techniques to make this home last for potentially hundreds or thousands of years if it's taken care of properly. 

 The bags will be reinforced with rebar every 3 levels, and staggered every 2 feet.  We will also pour a concrete bond beam on top of the walls to increase durability in our earthquake prone area.  

Other Ways You Can Help

If you can't contribute, please help share the project.  Our earth desperately needs answers now to this global plastic crisis.

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2 Pound Pledge

2 Pound Pledge

$4 USD
The earth and our children thank you!
Included Items
  • Universal Thanks
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
2 claimed
5 Pound Pledge

5 Pound Pledge

$20 USD
You will prevent 5 pounds of plastic garbage from entering our ecosystems. You will receive (1) 100% recycled plastic keychains. You will get a link to the complete instructional video on how to build a plastic house.
Included Items
  • 100% Recycled Plastic Keychain
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
23 claimed
Ships worldwide.
10 Pound Pledge

10 Pound Pledge

$40 USD
You will prevent 10 pounds of plastic garbage from entering our ecosystems. You will receive (2) 100% recycled plastic keychains. You will get a link to the complete instructional video on how to build a plastic house.
Included Items
  • 100% Recycled Plastic Keychain (2)
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
6 claimed
Ships worldwide.
20 Pound Pledge

20 Pound Pledge

$80 USD
You will prevent 20 pounds of plastic garbage from entering our ecosystems. You will receive (4) 100% recycled plastic keychains (random colors) You will get a link to the complete instructional video on how to build a plastic house. Up to 20 characters of your choice, hand carved into a wooden roof beam in the plastic home (must be appropriate)
Included Items
  • 100% Recycled Plastic Keychain (4)
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
3 out of 50 of claimed
25 Pound Pledge

25 Pound Pledge

$100 USD
You will prevent 25 pounds of plastic garbage from entering our ecosystems. You will receive (5) 100% recycled plastic keychains (random colors You will get a link to the complete instructional video on how to build a plastic house. Up to 30 characters of your choice, hand carved into a wooden roof beam in the plastic home (must be appropriate)
Included Items
  • 100% Recycled Plastic Keychain (5)
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
6 out of 25 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
62.5 Pound Pledge

62.5 Pound Pledge

$250 USD
You will prevent 25 pounds of plastic garbage from entering our ecosystems. You will receive (5) 100% recycled plastic keychains (colors vary) Link to the complete instructional video on how to build a plastic house. 1 night free stay at the first plastic house in Boquete, Panama (reservation required) Perk delivered after house is built.
Included Items
  • 100% Recycled Plastic Keychain (5)
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
3 out of 8 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
250 Pound Pledge

250 Pound Pledge

$1,000 USD
-You will divert 250 pounds of plastic from entering our ecosystems - You receive (5) 100% recycled plastic keychains (colors vary) - 3 nights stay in the first Plastic House built in Boquete, Panama (reservation required)
Included Items
  • 100% Recycled Plastic Keychain (5)
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
0 out of 5 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
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