Management and Sustainability Analysis: Plastic Collective Assignment

This report provides a detailed analysis of the Plastic Collective, a start-up focused on addressing plastic pollution and waste management, particularly in remote island communities. The report begins with an executive summary and introduction, highlighting the global issue of plastic waste and the Plastic Collective's innovative approach. It delves into the company's background, established in 2016 in Australia, and its mission to reduce plastic leakage into oceans. The report explores the importance of the Plastic Collective's work, especially in regions like the Asia Pacific, and examines its sustainability strategies, including zero waste management and the 3R program (reduce, reuse, recycle). It identifies key sustainability issues, such as lack of infrastructure and the negative impacts of tourism and waste disposal. The analysis then focuses on the Plastic Collective's sustainability practices, emphasizing its zero-waste concept, mobile reprocessing mechanisms, and educational initiatives. The report applies stakeholder and balanced scorecard theories to assess the company's management, covering the roles of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Finally, the report offers recommendations for the Plastic Collective, focusing on communication, partnerships, and reporting, and concludes with a summary of the company's impact and potential for sustainable development.