Upcycled Ocean Plastics Turned 3D-Printed Pendants

Sep 6, 2022
Upcycled Ocean Plastics Turned 3D-Printed Pendants

An estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic end up in our oceans each year, but LightArt, a custom fabrication and design studio, is working to lower that number with two upcycled pendants made entirely from ocean-bound and near-shore plastic. Each of the 3D-printed fixtures divert one pound of plastic from the ocean, transforming it into an aesthetically pleasing and sustainable lighting solution instead.

Upcycled Ocean Plastics Turned 3D-Printed Pendants

The two new ocean-sourced pendants are the first 100% recycled pieces in the company’s existing Coil Collection, which was first introduced with fixtures made entirely from LightArt’s internal waste.

Created in collaboration with Oceanworks, the collection’s materials are sourced from mismanaged plastic waste within 31 miles of the coastline, as well as ocean debris collected close to land. The sphere-shaped Sea Foam pendant, for example, is made entirely from ocean-bound plastic such as single-use plastic bags and water bottles. The teardrop-shaped Seagrass pendant, on the other hand, is sourced from near-shore plastic such as fishing nets, trawls and ropes. Both pendants are composed of polypropylene, a common plastic variety that creates a translucent finish and enables a luminous, incandescent glow. Produced en masse, LightArt believes the pendants have the potential to make a significant impact on ocean cleanliness, and hopes other manufacturers will join the cause as well—pursuing more recycled products and raising sustainable industry standards along the way.

Visit www.lightart.com for more information.