MEET THE TEAM

Co-Directors

Martin Paley

Martin holds a degree in Environmental Science and work experience in the nuclear industry. Martin spends most of his time testing new products and processes in the workshop or out and about teaching various groups across the community about waste and the characteristics of plastic that make it fantastic. His keen interest in sustainability kick-started the project and continues to drive it forward

Nathan Burley

With a degree in Forensic Science and 15 years in science and service engineering, Nathan brings practical experience to the table. His business acumen continues to raise PPL above a passion project, and his love of product design has resulted in an experimental and growing product line.

Kiki Callihan

Kiki has 15+ years helping SMEs and not for profit organisations with their branding and marketing strategy. She works with various local sustainability and innovation-focussed groups to increase awareness, bring products to market, and engage with the public. Of late, she has been working on product design and developing a complete marketing strategy for Precious Plastic Lancaster.

Timo Makower

Timo is currently a student at Lancaster University, studying Ecology and Conservation. Working for PPL combines both his interest in improving sustainable use of plastics and his passion for spending time in the workshop. At present his main focus is keeping up with production to fulfill orders for our collaboration with RE=COMB and our recently released No Touch Tool.

Nevena Stoyanova

Passionate about global movements with local branches which inspire change, Nevena initially joined the team as an intern. Curious, inquisitive and driven, she asks difficult questions and aims to challenge perspectives. Outside of Precious Plastic Lancaster, Nevena manages TEDx events that provide a platform to ideas worth spreading. 

Partners

As a non-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), PPL has three co-directors who drive the organisation at present, volunteering a lot of time and energy, supported by industrious interns and passionate locals who provide us with their time and talents. We are lucky enough to receive support from a few of Lancaster University's departments (Engineering, Lancaster Product Development Unit, as well as Green Lancaster and the Student's Union). In addition, we work with the amazing team at Lancaster University's Precious Plastic Society (LUPPS) who encourage students and local people to change their plastic consumption. 

We also collaborate with local people, businesses, community groups and maker spaces, such as: So Soap Company, Slithy Tove Design, re:Centre, Lancaster and Morecambe Maker Space, The Exchange Creative Community, and more. 

Sponsors

Precious Plastic Lancaster has received financial support from the Friends of Lancaster University Alumni Fund (2018/19), Lancaster Royal Grammar School and private charitable donations. 
We have a collection of patreon supporters, should you like to contribute, you can sign up here.