Thinking through Environmental Sustainability of Waste Plastic Bottles: A Creative Art Approach

Abstract

The study used a creative art approach to investigate solid waste such as plastic bottles and convert them into an artistic sofa as part of contributing to Ghana’s national development of the Millennium Development Goals (7th goal) to ensure environmental sustainability. The practice-based research inquiry was employed with the recycling method of assemblage and construction technique to expose this artistic outcome. Through a descriptive analysis tool, the study revealed that the practicability and viability of waste plastic bottles could be an effective way to raise awareness and promote change in the way society uses and disposes of plastic. Based on the outcome of the study, artists should collaborate with civil engineers on the production of waste plastic bottles as viable materials for construction by exploring their artistic values, strengths, and techniques.