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When Plastics Met COVID-19: 10 Unexpected Moments
From the sublime to the ridiculous, Twitter provides surprising snapshots where COVID-19 intersects with plastics.
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A Twitter search for #COVID19 and plastic reveals a diverse range of moments when individuals and organizations leverage polymeric materials in unexpected ways in the ongoing battle against the spread of COVID-19. These intriguing Tweets involve 3D printing, ocean plastics, protective gear, dog toys and more, starting with a mask that makes a clear difference for some. Plastic’s transparency enables communication.
Great job, Ashley! This college senior has created masks with a plastic window over the mouth for lip reading:https://t.co/yKNUIbSpxK#COVID19
— Heather Heffner (@heffneh) April 26, 2020
A heartbreaking film.
There is no greater grief in the world than you cannot hug your child directly.
— Santosh Kumar J (@MPsantoshtrs) April 18, 2020
A soldier fighting #Covid19 is forced to hug his child wrapped in a plastic cover.
He has caught the virus while protecting us. Heart melting stories around us.#TheyStayOutForYou#YouStayHomeForThempic.twitter.com/HI5B2tX7Ld
Ocean plastics are diverted and reused to provide critical protection.
A win-win scenario @ELESHToronto#covid19https://t.co/zKgzU4QWn9
— Elzar Sipin (@ElzarSipin) April 23, 2020
#3Dprinting plays a supportive role including sudden, helpful pivots by large corporations…
In normal times, our global 3D printer network builds vehicle parts for our factories worldwide.
— Daimler AG (@Daimler) April 16, 2020
But these are not normal times. That’s why during the #COVID19 pandemic, our 3D printers produce plastic shields that provide a physical barrier to people’s faces. pic.twitter.com/wsFNNvtoUK
…to individuals pitching in where they live.
“Service before self” is a core value of the @usairforce, and one airman has embodied it during the #COVID19 pandemic. With his neighbor, Ryan Taft is making a piece of plastic that’s making a big difference. https://t.co/vAWRF7Btthpic.twitter.com/hHr3vrqjlb
— Department of Defense (@DeptofDefense) April 22, 2020
The examples on the next page are in a lighter vein.
Function over form: A plastic water bottle with a repurpose.
#Coronavirus#COVID19#Philippines
— AFP Photo (@AFPphoto) April 6, 2020
A picture shows a resident of Manila using an improvised face shield made from a plastic water.
Ted Aljibe
More on AFPForumhttps://t.co/gW7BzN2DKGpic.twitter.com/0wGw3TwyoN
Pet owner gets desperately resourceful.
I have to run into the office for at least an hour. These plastic dog cones should be included as PPE.#coronavirus#COVID19pic.twitter.com/egWcs4QmNo
— valerie morrison (@natural717) April 22, 2020
A doggy disposal bag as an impromptu DIY mask.
Had to improvise going to the grocery store. I forgot my mask at home, so I rummaged through my car & found a plastic doggy disposal bag & some scotch tape. Voila - a makeshift mask. Send me some of your creative makeshift mask ideas . #COVID19#coronavirus#maskspic.twitter.com/rDC3PB44v0
— Kim Tunnicliffe (@KimWBZ) April 23, 2020
Recycled plastics decorate a tricked-out rickshaw.
#BanegaSwasthIndia | A Chennai-based artist hopes to spread awareness about #Coronavirus through a modified #COVID19 themed auto-rickshaw made from #Recycling 163 plastic bottleshttps://t.co/xFSE6kSTBypic.twitter.com/cFsUAV3XaS
— Banega Swasth India (@banegaswasthind) April 27, 2020
Last, but not least, the pandemic has caused the previously commonplace to be viewed with a new perspective.
Either #QuarentineLife is finally getting to me or #plastic litter is starting to look like the #coronavirus ... or it’s just a funky dog toy. #COVID19#plasticpollutionpic.twitter.com/vwWAs1PTV7
— Jackie Saturno (@jackie_saturno) April 23, 2020
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