Want a way to use plastic and protect the planet? Eat it

Nov 3, 2017

The landmark Cibeles fountain is filled with plastic bottles for an illuminated artistic installation, one of various installations which are being installed in monuments throughout the city to encourage people to spend time outdoors and enjoy autumn night walks in Madrid, Spain October 20, 2017. REUTERS/Paul Hanna - RC1F4DF3D4B0

Skipping Rocks Lab had a goal to create a solution to the global plastic pollution problem. Image: REUTERS/Paul Hanna

Brian Spaen

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