Giant Robot
Hot on the heels of our post about the Industri[us] Festival of Upcycling we’d like to introduce you to the Canning Town Giant. This 30 foot giant is made out of reclaimed wood and greets festival goers as they arrive.
Category: Stories
Story: T-shirts to Couture
Fashion designer Angela Johnson takes thrifted t-shirts and handcrafts them into one-of-a-kind ball gowns. The indie designer has been making cutting edge, eco-friendly couture since 2003, and has a unique approach to using upcycled material. But wait, there’s more!
The Story Of: Plastic Bottle Dreams
This takes the cake for the most creative use of plastic bottles! Federico Blanc had a dream to paddle down Argentina’s Parana River on a kayak made of upcycled materials. Using glue, dozens of plastic soda bottles and a vision for greatness, Blanc made this dream a reality.
The Story of: The Genius Bottle Wall
This plastic bottle vertical wall was created by Brazilian design team Rosenbaum. As part of a drastic home makeover project in the outskirts of San Paulo, the garden features both flowers and herbs.
