Recycled Wearable Art Examples

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🌍 Part 1: Exploring Recycled Fashion

Watch this video: "Fashion from Trash" - Search for recycled fashion examples on YouTube or visit your school's online learning platform.

Look at these amazing examples of wearable art made from recycled materials:

1. Which recycled material would be BEST for making a waterproof jacket?

Plastic bottles and bags

Old newspapers

Cardboard boxes

Fabric scraps

2. What are some benefits of creating wearable art from recycled materials? (Tick all that apply)

Reduces waste going to landfills

Saves money on new materials

Creates unique, one-of-a-kind pieces

Helps protect the environment

Encourages creativity and problem-solving

3. Famous designer Marina DeBris creates stunning dresses from beach rubbish. What ocean pollution problem is she helping to highlight?

Plastic pollution in our oceans

Overfishing

Oil spills

Coral bleaching

4. Look around your home. List THREE recyclable items you could use to create wearable art:

Item 1: _________________________

Item 2: _________________________

Item 3: _________________________

5. Describe one piece of wearable art you could make using old magazines and newspapers. What would it look like and how would you wear it?

6. Why do you think it's important for fashion designers to consider sustainability? Explain your thinking.

7. Design your own recycled wearable art piece! Draw your design in the box below and label the recycled materials you would use.

8. Give your wearable art creation a name and write a short description (2-3 sentences) explaining how it promotes sustainability:

Name: _________________________________

Extension Activity: Research New Zealand designers who use sustainable practices. Find one example and be ready to share with the class!