Follow me on a new wildlife series as I introduce you to Aotearoa’s real apex predator 🐍♻️
💬 What do you think about this as a series whānau? Yeah or nah? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
This video is not your typical wildlife documentary. It’s a bit of a laugh, a bit of a reality check, and a whole lot of love for circularity.
If this first episode I'm treading extremely carefully alongside Aotearoa’s most dangerous predator—a discarded plastic trawling net—as it crosses the rugged Manukau reserve. But crikey, isn't she a beauty.
These nets, often made from mixed plastics, are notoriously difficult to recycle and a massive contributor to global plastic pollution. 🌊 According to the UNEP, 640,000 tonnes of fishing gear are abandoned in the ocean every year, endangering marine life and ecosystems.
Instead of letting this creature affect our environment, we will be rehabilitating it into Our Cleanstone panels and releasing it into it's natural environment once it's at full health. At Critical. zoo, we care deeply about rehabilitating vulnerable wildlife. Follow us to see just how we do that.
✨ Why does this matter?
Plastic waste isn’t someone else’s problem—it’s all of ours.
By reimagining waste, we’re building a future where circular design is the norm.
💡 Fun fact: Did you know repurposing fishing nets reduces carbon emissions by up to 85% compared to using virgin plastics?
🎥 Watch the video for a laugh, a lesson, and a reminder that sustainability doesn’t have to be boring.
👉 And don't forget to follow Critical. for more wildlife education, sustainable design inspiration, and ways to close the loop on waste.
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