El Salvador: 'Mona Lisa' Made from Plastic Waste

An art piece resembling the Mona Lisa, constructed entirely from plastic waste, has been created in El Salvador.

22 Feb, 15:53 — 22 Feb, 16:05

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Why this matters

Plastic pollution is a global crisis, with discarded waste overwhelming ecosystems and urban areas, particularly in developing nations. Projects like this "Mona Lisa" made from plastic bottle caps highlight innovative approaches to recycling and raise public awareness about environmental sustainability. It also showcases how art can be a powerful tool for social commentary and community engagement in addressing ecological challenges.

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Oscar OlivaresArtist El SalvadorHost country

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First report: orf · 22 Feb, 15:53|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 12m|Window: 12m

orf22 Feb, 15:53First to report

El Salvador: „Mona Lisa“ aus Plastikmüll

die-presse22 Feb, 16:05Latest update

El Salvador hat jetzt eine „Mona Lisa“ aus Plastikmüll

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die-presse12d ago

El Salvador hat jetzt eine „Mona Lisa“ aus Plastikmüll

Für das 13 Meter hohe Bildnis hat der Künstler Oscar Olivares mehr als 100.000 Flaschendeckel aus Plastik genutzt. Gesammelt und gereinigt wurden diese über drei Monate hinweg.

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orf12d ago