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Recycled Material Robots (UPDATE)

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

These Adorable Robotic Sculptures Turn Garbage into Art

— July 10, 2014 — Tech
Florida-based Will Wagenaar creates awesome-looking robotic sculptures from cast off materials and recycled materials and does us all a favor by turning garbage into art.

Specializing in sculpting adorable-looking robot toys out of recycled materials, Wagenaar's one-of-a-kind creations are so cute that you'll want them all for yourself. The talented artist has been creating his robotic sculptures for a while now. At first he was using reclaimed materials to create his clever compilations of discarded and disused View-Masters, camera cases, tin canisters, old binoculars and just about anything else you can think of to make the robots. He still uses the same materials now but his robots are so much more elaborate.

To create his crafty and rustic robots, Wagenaar “scours yard sales and flea markets for discarded objects” to bring his creations to life.
Trend Themes
1. Recycled Material Art - Art made from recycled materials is becoming increasingly popular and provides an opportunity for artists to create unique pieces while promoting sustainability.
2. Upcycled Toy Industry - The upcycled toy industry has the potential to disrupt the traditional toy market by offering eco-friendly alternatives that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
3. Circular Economy Innovation - Through creating robot sculptures from discarded objects, the artist is promoting the circular economy, providing opportunities for businesses to innovate in reducing waste and creating new products.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Culture Industry - The art and culture industry can take advantage of the trend towards recycled material art by promoting and showcasing more sustainable art practices.
2. Toy Industry - The toy industry can incorporate upcycling methods to create new and unique products while reducing waste and appealing to eco-conscious consumers.
3. Recycling Industry - The recycling industry can innovate by implementing technologies that allow for more efficient sorting and processing of recycled materials to create high-quality products such as the robots created by this artist.
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