ALPLA Brings Recyclable Plastics to Life with Public Art Installation
May 21 2024 - 10:59AM
Business Wire
Artist Hyland Mather to create a large-scale
art piece entirely with recyclable plastics in Atlanta’s Colony
Square
ALPLA, a global manufacturer and recycler of innovative
packaging solutions and creator of the sustainability education
site Plastic Reimagined, today announced its upcoming public art
installation designed to inspire communities to see a world in
which the full value of all objects is utilized.
ALPLA has partnered with artist Hyland Mather to create and
install a large-scale art piece in Atlanta’s Colony Square June
1-7, 2024, culminating in a final celebration on June 7, 12:00 p.m.
The art piece will continue to be displayed in Colony Square
throughout the summer, serving as a reminder of the continued value
recyclable plastics can provide beyond their initial purpose.
The art piece will be created entirely with type 1, 2 and 5
recyclable plastics, using objects discovered by Mather throughout
Atlanta as well as collected by ALPLA employees. Mather will begin
installation on June 1 and continue to work throughout the
following week, allowing members of the public to observe and
experience the circular economy first-hand as the artist transforms
used plastics into a captivating work of art.
ALPLA’s interactive public art installation is an extension of
its ongoing sustainability initiative Plastic Reimagined, designed
to provide reliable and action-based content to consumers on how to
reduce plastic pollution and create a cleaner, more sustainable
world. In addition to inviting the community to observe the art
installation in-person at Colony Square, ALPLA will post regular
updates throughout the installation on Instagram
(@plasticreimagined) and X (@reimagineplast).
"Ensuring the protection of our planet and its natural resources
is a shared responsibility, and a straightforward way to contribute
is by recycling our plastics when we can,” said Billy Rice,
Sustainability Manager at ALPLA. “As a company that uses and
processes recycled plastics, ALPLA knows the transformative power
of the circular economy. We’re eager to see this transformation
brought to life by Hyland Mather as he turns everyday plastics into
a visual piece that educates and inspires.”
About Hyland Mather
Hyland Mather is an artist best known for constructivist and
geometric assemblage of found objects, which Mather calls “lost
objects.” His practice extends through many mediums, including
mural painting, works on paper and canvas, and works in steel,
light and sound. Hyland splits his time between Amsterdam, Portugal
and Washington State, and can be found on Instagram at
@thelostobject.
About Plastic Reimagined
Plastic Reimagined, an initiative of ALPLA, is an online
campaign advocating for a circular economy. The website and social
channels strive to educate and innovate with like-minded people
determined to make a difference. Working across the entire value
chain, we collaborate with others to reimagine the future of
plastic through innovation, education, and advocacy for responsible
use, effective recycling, and environmental protection. Join us in
shaping a sustainable plastic future: www.plasticreimagined.org
About the ALPLA Group
ALPLA is one of the leading companies involved in plastic
packaging and recycling. Around 23,300 employees worldwide produce
custom-made packaging systems, bottles, caps and molded parts at
196 sites across 47 countries. In North America, ALPLA specializes
in bottles and caps for the food, beverage, auto, health, beauty,
and home care industries by using conscientious culture to drive
purposeful packaging. ALPLA operates recycling plants for PET and
HDPE. The international network of ALPLArecycling now includes 13
plants, including 4 joint ventures, in 9 countries: Germany, Italy,
Mexico, Austria, Poland, Romania, Spain, South Africa and Thailand.
Other projects are being realized elsewhere around the world.
www.alpla.com
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