lots of cocktails = lots of waste
the mass produced society in which we dwell makes for mountains of refuse. think about it… one gin and tonic every night equals about 30 or so bottles of waste every month, depending on how strong you make em! this online exhibit showcases the sheer numbers of waste on artfully printed on canvas. it’s quite impressive. see a sampling below and visit CHRIS JORDAN
Ben Franklin, 8.5′ X 10.5′ in three horizontal panels
Depicts 125,000 one-hundred dollar bills ($12.5 million), the amount our government spends every hour on the war in Iraq.
Plastic Bottles, 60×120″
Depicts two million plastic beverage bottles, the number used in the US every five minutes.
Ugh. This is why I have massive bouts of guilt-ridden anxiety every time someone hands me something in a plastic bottle. I can’t even use tea bags without feeling terrible anymore.
Comment by Marleigh — November 3, 2007 @ 12:49 am
i know how you feel marleigh! just got back from starbucks and i don’t know how they have the audacity to sell polyester teabags instead of paper in their holiday tins. amazing.
Comment by Gwen — November 4, 2007 @ 12:43 am
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