Faux Fur Coat
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Created in 2005
Old cassette tapes are woven
into the fabric of a thrift-store coat; discarded video tape is used to accent
the collar and cuffs. The inside is lined with an old thrift store
prom dress. This garment took 310 hours to make.
New technology creates a tremendous amount of waste as the stockpile of used,
obsolete products grows. In 2005, used or unwanted electronics amounted to
approximately 1.9 to 2.2 million tons in the U.S. Of that, about 1.5 million
tons were primarily discarded in landfills, and only 3 50,000 tons were
recycled. Extending the life of your electronics or donating your out-of-date
and working electronics can save you money and valuable resources. Safely
recycling outdated electronics can promote the safe management of hazardous
components and supports the recovery and reuse of the valuable materials
(precious metals, plastic and glass) in electronics.
Source:
Environmental Projection Agency
Nancy Judd (505) 577-9712
Photos by Sandrine Hahn
