We are all familiar with the fact that plastic bags are the major pollutants nowadays. Discarded plastic carrying bags can be seen hanging from the branches of trees, settled amongst bushes or in gutters, as well as flying in the air on windy days. There is also too many litter found along river banks and coastlines, so animals and sea creatures are hurt and accidentally killed by all that rubbish. The population is warned by environmentalists about all the damages that our contemporary consumer society can cause. However, it is not always easy to find a good solution. Eventually, we can contribute by recycling, choosing biodegradable bags or reusing bags when shopping.

Some artist found plastic bags as a basic material for their artworks or everyday items. Carpets, curtains, bags, garments or even sculptures and lamps can be made.

We can see some mind-blowing exhibitions known as Lighting bags, where the author work with used plastic bags. While watching them, we should re-think our attitudes toward the usage of plastic bags and other things made of polluting materials.

You can find more about these great bags at: http://dornickdesign.com/ . Also you can order one of them in their web-shop…

About the Author: Gabriela Tooft

My name is Gabriela, I am interested in music, art, languages and environmentally-friendly activities.