Lead institution:
Geosentinel Australia Pty Ltd – Australia
The global construction and building maintenance sectors are significant contributors to ocean pollution due to the uncontrolled discharge of liquid waste from trade activities. This hidden threat is rarely discussed, with limited awareness of its impact on the environment, worker conditions, productivity, and surrounding communities.
The Green Sink Initiative (GSI) directly addresses this issue by raising awareness of liquid waste pollution in construction and building maintenance, highlighting its environmental and social consequences, and providing education to drive behavioral change at a global scale.
The initiative promotes the adoption of point-source washwater recycling systems, such as Washbox, which prevent both direct and indirect toxic discharge into oceans. By combining education, technological innovation, and targeted behavioral change campaigns, GSI aims to achieve measurable reductions in ocean pollution while fostering sustainable practices across industries worldwide.
Start Date: 01/07/2025
End Date: 30/06/2027
Lead Contact: Andrew Crimston (andrew@washbox.global)