Plastic Recurrence differs from other upcycling projects in that the end product benefits the community where the waste plastic is collected, raising public awareness of why recycling should be an indispensable part of our lives. Old HDPE plastic bottles and containers are turned into plastic pallets, moulded into modular trapezoid shapes, and combined to form long, curvilinear benches. As each piece rotates at a slightly different angle, the bench looks like the ripples on Shatin’s Shing Mun River, which inspired it. Sha Tin Town Hall has installed these comfortable, maintenance-free benches for residents and visitors alike to enjoy.
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