Three Taiwan Students attending The National Taiwan University of Arts, have recently created Polyester resin Popsicles to spread awareness for Taiwan’s pollution they face today. Taken from 100 locations, dirty water samples were taken and have been created into “flavors”, with a flashy packaging meant to contrast the filth found inside. The project was nominated …
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Plastic Continents Long term goal is to begin an Awareness March, that would gather all Ocean Advocates- ranging from Artists, Marine Biologists, to engaged Bystanders; to join together, and help spread awareness through a March in NYC during the month of June 2018- The Proclaimed National Ocean Month! The Dates of the March would be …
A group of London-based industrial designers have created an edible water bottle using algae and a technique popularised by El Bulli chef Ferran Adria. The Ooho, created by Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez, Pierre Paslier and Guillaume Couche holds water inside a transparent membrane that can be made in a variety of different sizes. The edible balloon is made using a technique called spherification, …
The Sustainable Expanding Bowl consists of a cellulose vessel containing freeze-dried food. Adding boiling water not only cooks the food inside, but also causes the packaging to expand and open into a bowl. Thank you Sweden-based designers Hannah Billqvist and Anna Glansén of Tomorrow Machine. They launched a project in 2012 entitled This Too Shall Pass that features …
The topic is getting HOT HOT HOT! Even Portlandia, a T.V. series that started in 2011, with now 3 seasons, and features actors, singers, athletes, and world-renown figures such as Carrie Brownstein, the former Saturday Night Live cast member Fred Armisen, Aimee Mann, Selma Blair, and many more, have decided to make a couple of episodes …
I loved this poster so much I decided to dedicate this blog just to it. I found this image on GreenDustries Blog “What about biodegradable plastics? They’re pretty neat: Microorganisms can convert biodegradable plastics into water, carbon dioxide, and biomass—with no nasty chemical leftovers. “The public thinks that biodegradability means ‘If I throw it away, it will completely go away,’” …
This could be the one of the future solutions to our water pollution! And John Kellett is the man to congratulate. Every day, John used to walk by Pier 6 on his way to work at the Baltimore Maritime Museum on the Inner Harbor. During his walk, he took notice of all the floating debris …
That’s it, Hawaii is the first state to ban plastic bags at checkout and restaurants! According to NBC News, Honolulu County was the last of the state’s counties to ban the bags, completing the state’s ban as a whole. The retailers have three years to get rid of their supply and come up with …
Now you may wonder… why would PlasticContinents write a segment on companies that have publicly marked themselves as being sustainable? Well because it’s all related! I mean think about it… Most foods we buy, for the exception of fresh fruits and vegetables and even then, are pre-packaged; most likely done so, in plastic. Michael …