Her pieces don’t just stand out for their unique designs, but also for their materials. As a material designer, Kidger realizes the importance of choosing not only the right materials, but also the impact these materials have on the environment. With a hands-on approach, she explores the possibilities of using secondary raw materials to create innovative and exciting new outcomes.

“It began with a curiosity into how I could transform general everyday waste plastic into a new material through alternative processing methods,” she told Upcyclist. “I shifted from looking at everyday plastics and decided to focus on industrial waste streams, as I hoped for scalability and more unexpected material inputs.”

Her furniture includes pieces made of recycled industrial waste—polyurethane foam dust, which is a byproduct of 3D model making. All pieces are crafted by hand with little or no waste and energy throughout the making process.

“It was surprising to find out a lot of companies hadn’t even thought about where their waste was going, once it was of no value to them it was out of sight out of mind,” she says.

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Faced with these alarming statistics, environmentally conscious artist, Aurora Robson, knew she had to do something, and do something quick. A founding artist of Project Vortex, an international collective of artists, designers, and architects who work extensively with plastic debris, Robson now commits herself fully to raising awareness about the problem of plastic waste.

Her approach is focused on shifting paradigms in art and science education while also helping restrict the flow of plastic debris to our oceans. One of her tactics is repurposing plastic waste into original sculptures and installations. She has also been developing a college course called “Sculpture + Intercepting the Waste Stream” designed to foster creative stewardship initiatives through academia.

“My goal is to employ art as a device for shifting values,” she explained in an interview with Artnet. “As opposed to merely communicating, I am attempting to literally reprogram myself and my audience in terms of our relationship to matter, ourselves, and each other.”

“I want my work to be an accurate reflection of reality, but waste is messy,” she says. “I aim for precision in the work. In order to achieve that precision, my studio must be carefully prepared. I listen to news and information on various programs for a portion of the day so that I can stay informed. Then for the remainder of the day, I typically play energetic or meditative, innovative music to aid in processing information and maintaining creative momentum.”

Follow her Instagram page for more.

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It was then that the Washed Ashore Project was born. Aiming to clean the oceans as well as raise awareness about plastic pollution, the non-profit project is centered around a simple but brilliant idea: using plastic waste to create life size animal sculptures that are both striking and alarming.

The sculptures are created by volunteers in workshops and staff under the direction of Pozzi. Over 10,000 volunteers have helped clean beaches and worked with Washed Ashore to process over 20 tons of debris into over 70 sculptures of the animals affected by plastic pollution.

The organization also partners with schools, state parks, service groups, youth centers, and local businesses to spread the word about the dangers of plastics pollution and to teach citizens to become better stewards of the ocean.

Take a look at some of Pozzi’s inspiring creations.

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Recently, he initiated a project called “Future Forest,” where trash was transformed into a beautiful work of art. With the help of the heroes called Pepenadores in Mexico City, their children, more than 700 students, an orphanage, elderly home, and other volunteers, they turned 3 tons of plastic waste into a 500m2 colorful plastic forest filled with thousands of flowers, animals, and trees. The project is installed inside “Jardín Botánico de Chapultepec park as a part of this year’s Festival FYJA,” Thomas wrote on Instagram.

The project took 8 weeks to complete, from collecting trash to building the forest. And now, it’s on display for the next months.  The local organization FYJA, who helped Thomas’ achieve this dream, will continue to keep the forest growing by running workshops where new kids can come and build new flowers, trees, and many more.

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Her pieces don’t just stand out for their unique designs, but also for their materials. As a material designer, Kidger realizes the importance of choosing not only the right materials, but also the impact these materials have on the environment. With a hands-on approach, she explores the possibilities of using secondary raw materials to create innovative and exciting new outcomes.

“It began with a curiosity into how I could transform general everyday waste plastic into a new material through alternative processing methods,” she told Upcyclist. “I shifted from looking at everyday plastics and decided to focus on industrial waste streams, as I hoped for scalability and more unexpected material inputs.”

Her furniture includes pieces made of recycled industrial waste—polyurethane foam dust, which is a byproduct of 3D model making. All pieces are crafted by hand with little or no waste and energy throughout the making process.

“It was surprising to find out a lot of companies hadn’t even thought about where their waste was going, once it was of no value to them it was out of sight out of mind,” she says.

The post Charlotte Kidger Turns Industrial Waste Into Furniture appeared first on TettyBetty.

Faced with these alarming statistics, environmentally conscious artist, Aurora Robson, knew she had to do something, and do something quick. A founding artist of Project Vortex, an international collective of artists, designers, and architects who work extensively with plastic debris, Robson now commits herself fully to raising awareness about the problem of plastic waste.

Her approach is focused on shifting paradigms in art and science education while also helping restrict the flow of plastic debris to our oceans. One of her tactics is repurposing plastic waste into original sculptures and installations. She has also been developing a college course called “Sculpture + Intercepting the Waste Stream” designed to foster creative stewardship initiatives through academia.

“My goal is to employ art as a device for shifting values,” she explained in an interview with Artnet. “As opposed to merely communicating, I am attempting to literally reprogram myself and my audience in terms of our relationship to matter, ourselves, and each other.”

“I want my work to be an accurate reflection of reality, but waste is messy,” she says. “I aim for precision in the work. In order to achieve that precision, my studio must be carefully prepared. I listen to news and information on various programs for a portion of the day so that I can stay informed. Then for the remainder of the day, I typically play energetic or meditative, innovative music to aid in processing information and maintaining creative momentum.”

Follow her Instagram page for more.

The post Aurora Robson Tackles the Problem of Plastic Waste Through Art appeared first on TettyBetty.

It was then that the Washed Ashore Project was born. Aiming to clean the oceans as well as raise awareness about plastic pollution, the non-profit project is centered around a simple but brilliant idea: using plastic waste to create life size animal sculptures that are both striking and alarming.

The sculptures are created by volunteers in workshops and staff under the direction of Pozzi. Over 10,000 volunteers have helped clean beaches and worked with Washed Ashore to process over 20 tons of debris into over 70 sculptures of the animals affected by plastic pollution.

The organization also partners with schools, state parks, service groups, youth centers, and local businesses to spread the word about the dangers of plastics pollution and to teach citizens to become better stewards of the ocean.

Take a look at some of Pozzi’s inspiring creations.

The post Artist Turns Trash Into Art to Raise Awareness About Ocean Pollution appeared first on TettyBetty.

Recently, he initiated a project called “Future Forest,” where trash was transformed into a beautiful work of art. With the help of the heroes called Pepenadores in Mexico City, their children, more than 700 students, an orphanage, elderly home, and other volunteers, they turned 3 tons of plastic waste into a 500m2 colorful plastic forest filled with thousands of flowers, animals, and trees. The project is installed inside “Jardín Botánico de Chapultepec park as a part of this year’s Festival FYJA,” Thomas wrote on Instagram.

The project took 8 weeks to complete, from collecting trash to building the forest. And now, it’s on display for the next months.  The local organization FYJA, who helped Thomas’ achieve this dream, will continue to keep the forest growing by running workshops where new kids can come and build new flowers, trees, and many more.

The post People Unite To Create A “Future Forest” Made From 3 Tons of Plastic Waste appeared first on TettyBetty.