A Symbol of Innovation and Environmental Stewardship in Dubai

Imagine that this young tree rising above the water, is crafted from your shampoo bottles and water bottle caps. It’s no longer just a tree; it’s a transformation—from harmful waste to harmonious fine art sculpture. Does this make the bottle cap you collected a luxury now?

A symbol of luxury, yes, to be accurate. Because fresh air, pure water, and the beauty of nature are luxuries in the modern world. And art has always balanced between the exclusive and the collective.

Each year, about 8 to 10 million metric tons of plastic waste enter our oceans, accounting for 80% of all marine pollution. If current trends continue, plastic is expected to outweigh all fish in the sea by 2050. It is clear that urgent action is needed to address this growing crisis.

In response, this sculpture was made as a first step on a long path toward unfolding a more beautiful world. To show that recycled plastic is long-lasting, strong, and convenient as an art material. We can have any shape and color with it! I hope there will be big sculptures and installations, paintings, and designer furniture that will inspire a global movement towards sustainability and cleaner seas.

I’m thrilled to announce that The Heart of Europe, a business that truly cares for both the environment and art, will be planting this tree in their exquisite setting. I am deeply grateful to Josef Kleindienst for believing in this project!

I also know that there’s no better place for this project than Dubai. The city is a global leader in innovation and environmental stewardship, making it the ideal backdrop for a project that merges art, sustainability, and community action.

If we can make a fine art sculpture with reclaimed plastic, we can make anything out of it! Please support, repost, and get involved:

• Encourage Recycling: Let’s inspire individuals and businesses to gather plastic for secondary use, preventing it from polluting our oceans.

• Inform Businesses: Educate our community about the benefits of using recycled plastic, which possesses the same qualities as virgin plastic.

• Support Organizations: Raise awareness and provide support to organizations dedicated to collecting plastic from the ocean.

• Recycle within your niche: Let’s spread the idea of making sculptures, paintings, furniture, clothing—anything—with used plastic.

Together, we can make a tangible difference for our oceans and our planet.

This project would not have been possible without the invaluable resources and materials provided by Precious Plastic and Precious Plastic Ukraine. Their support has been instrumental in bringing this vision to life.