Please enjoy my conversation with Benjamin Von Wong. 

Get ready for a wild, inspiring ride with this artist & activist. From mining engineer to creator of viral installations like Plastic Tap and Plasticphobia, Benjamin shares how he fell (literally!) into a life of purpose, using art to make climate issues unforgettable.

Giant faucets, 10,000 plastic bottles, mermaids, phoenixes, and community-powered change—this one's not to miss.

Benjamin Von Wong's work lies at the intersection of fantasy and photography and combines everyday objects with shocking statistics. It has attracted the attention of corporations, like Starbucks, Dell, and Nike and has generated over 100 million views for causes like ocean plastics, electronic waste, and fashion pollution. Benjamin says that he is an artist focused on amplifying positive impact. His mission is to help make positive impact unforgettable.

https://www.vonwong.com/ 

United Nations https://www.un.org/en 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_High_Commissions

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pacific_Garbage_Patch

Cop 16 https://www.cbd.int/conferences/2024

Ocean Plastic Leadership Network https://opln.org/

Downloadable Plastic Tap Project vonwong0.gumroad.com/l/giantplastictap 

This podcast was created by Natalya Khorover. It was produced and recorded by Natalya, as well as researched and edited by her. SALVAGE is a product of ECOLOOP.ART.

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