Maker Faire Bay Area 2023
Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle
Home: California, United States
Plastic pollution is an increasing problem in oceans worldwide. We can help end plastic pollution by reducing the amount of plastic we use and recycling or upcycling already existing plastics. This presentation and demo will show fashion and accessories made from upcycled ocean plastic as part of the Future Oceans International Design Collective. The demo will show how to make jewelry from everyday single use plastic food containers and upcycled ocean pollution microplastics.
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Sahrye Cohen
Sahrye Cohen is the co-author of Make It, Wear It: Wearable Electronics for Makers, Crafters, and Cosplayers. She specializes in projects that combine traditional techniques, like sewing, with electronics, laser cutting, and 3D printing.
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Plastic pollution is an increasing problem in oceans worldwide. We can help end plastic pollution by reducing the amount of plastic we use and recycling or upcycling already existing plastics. For plastic that is already made, we can keep it out of landfills by using it for more durable goods, like jewelry and other sustainable fashion accessories. As we remove plastic from the ocean, we can repurpose mircoplastics and other plastic garbage into unique clothing and wearable art.
