Collection
Recycling & recovery
Land and shoreline clean-ups, container collection, sorting and the Badu refund point.
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Badu Island · Zenadth Kes · Torres Strait
Caring for Country,
Aerial footage · Badu Island, Zenadth Kes
Caring for Country,
one container
at a time.
An Indigenous-owned enterprise recovering plastic from the islands and waters of Zenadth Kes, generating jobs, preserving culture and supporting community wellbeing.
2017Established
200,000+Containers reported Aug 2023
9Listed organisations
LocalIndigenous owned
Built and run from BaduLocal solutions.
Local solutions.
Lasting community value.
Crystal Ailan is an Indigenous-owned enterprise founded in 2017 by Edmund Tamwoy. From its Badu Island base, the team collects and sorts containers, supports environmental work and develops community-led circular projects.
Meet the people behind Crystal Ailan →What we do
Recover resources. Keep value on Country.
Environment
Environmental management
Discuss waste services, spill prevention, container safety and biosecurity support with the team.
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Community
Projects & collaboration
Local education, proposed remanufacturing and partnerships that build community capability.
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Working with
Organisations we work with.
These organisations have been listed by Crystal Ailan across recycling, biosecurity, regional development and Indigenous enterprise. The nature and scope of each relationship varies.
Mabuygiw Garkaziw Kupay TSI Corporation
Containers for Change
Torres Strait Regional Authority
Biosecurity Queensland
Community Owned Enterprises
TSI Quarry's
Supply Nation
Pacific ToyotaOrganisation names and logos identify relationships listed by Crystal Ailan. All third-party trade marks remain the property of their respective owners. Inclusion does not imply endorsement beyond the relevant relationship.
Projects & impactA working operation.
A working operation.
A wider possibility.
More than 200,000 containers processed and $20,000 returned in refunds were publicly reported in August 2023. These are historical results, not current audited totals.
See the work behind the figures and the proposed projects intended to extend the operation.
Explore projects and community impact →Badu Island refund pointBring containers.
Bring containers.
Keep the value local.
Find Crystal Ailan at Lot 200 Tamwoy Street, Badu Island. Call before visiting to confirm hours, accepted containers and payment arrangements.
Plan your container return →Contact Crystal Ailan
Send an enquiry Let’s work together.
Talk with the team about services, community projects or a partnership.
We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, song lines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner achieves their potential through sustainable enterprise, education and cultural empowerment.