#plasticarchaeology

and so the trash barrels became trash themselves... #plasticarchaeology #trashasart #counterculture?? #blueforvisibility #norecyclingbins!! #ireallyhatethestatefair #somanydisposables (at N.C. State Fair)

This plastic hook is used to hold a pair of novelty socks that are available for purchase. The socks are available in a variety of styles and are often given as gifts to people you don’t know really well. #itsthethoughthatcounts #singleuse #black #plastic #plasticarchaeology

This plastic cylinder is the structure onto which thread is wrapped before being unwrapped and used for hand or machine sewing. #astitchintime #singleuse #plastic #white #plasticarchaeology

This plastic tape is used to keep people from going into an area where something bad happened for no reason. #why #plasticarchaeology (at UNC Chapel Hill)

Remote control battery compartment cover #plasticarchaeology #entertainment

Samurai sword #plasticarchaeology #ninjago #toy #entertainment

This seasonal decorative plastic bag is used to package an individual allotment of candy to be given in exchange for “trick or treating”. It could also contain a small apple filled with razor blades. #tistheseason #singleuse #clear #plastic #plasticarchaeology

Plastic deer park water bottles. A reusable water bottle is much more eco friendly and does not occupy nearly as much space in our landfills! #plasticarchaeology #freshtrash #bemoreecofriendly🌱 #reduce #reuse #recycle