Surrounded by inspirational local artists, wine growers, educators, and other creatives, this place was a game-changer. Thank you so much to the Godfrey Cheatham Arts Residency foundation, game changer!
Kaikoura, evening- en route to Blenheim & Pete, walking in the Wither Hills
The talk at the new Blenhieim Art Gallery raised more questions for me than answers. As I have not spoken much about what I’m making and why, it was a challenge to field the questions at the end of the talk. I have a lot to think about. I need to change it up.
Questions from the Audience
What am I personally doing to cut back on using plastic?
Me, (pathetically), well I don’t use plastic kitchen wrap any more because I know that it does not biodegrade.
-What I should be saying is: Well, I don’t buy food wrapped in plastic any more. And I write to the producers and tell them that is what I’m doing and why. And I have stopped using one-off plastic wrapped anything, because, as I said in my talk, there is over 350,000,000 tons of plastic produced EVERY YEAR, and estimated 50% of that is single use.
Am I part of a group that I am working with to spread the word?
Me, (ridiculously), Ah, no. I just pick up plastic when I go to the beach, and I have seen the photos of the Pacific Plastic Gyres. Oh, yes, I am thinking of approaching UNSW because i know that they are researching plastic and fibers in the water.-
WHAT THE????? What i should have done was to approach places like UNSW Water Research Laboratory, and speak with them and hear what they have to say. I also know that Minderoo Foundation is involved in this fight. There is little to be gained by me staying in my own bubble. I have to get out there and be part of the anti-plastic fight. #unswscience #oceanrebuild #easyecotips, #plasticfreejuly #minderooFoundation #no_plasticwaste
Are all numbers written on the side of plastic able to be recycled?
Me- well generally plastic with #1 or #2 are able to be recycled easily and #3, #4, #5, #6, And #7 are not easily recycled. Another average answer.
What I should have said was: explain the difference between the numbers and why recycling is more common for #1 and #2. Also be more specific about scientific process of recycling for each number.
Have I seen ‘Albatross’ the book?
Me: No.
What I should have said is that I don’t think I could bear to read it. It actually makes me want to throw up thinking that we could do this to such a beautiful creature. But I now will try to read it.
