| Klean, a Dutch organization dedicated to reducing and reusing plastic pollution, has used plastic waste and 3D printers to remake Madonna, one of the most iconic women in art history.  The project has been underway since 2016 to address the marine problems that lead to plastic pollution. Klean showed a huge Madonna on the beach in Rio de Janeiro in June 2016 in commemoration of World Ocean Day, to be exhibited in Amsterdam at the same time A smaller 3D printed version. 3D printed materials are all from recycled plastic bottles donated by the Dutch So far, the organization has 3D printed certain elements of the statue of plastic Madonna, including her feet, and Klean plans to tour around the Netherlands when the structure is completed And organized events to help people understand plastic waste and global pollution issues.After collecting in the Netherlands, Klean has received 100,000 plastic bottles that will be converted into 3D printed plastic. Source: 天工 社 |
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