Plastic Whale Sculpture Shines Spotlight on Sustainable Practices in Dubai.
At Dubai’s only Indoor Tropical Rainforest, an 18-meter-long blue whale made of plastic bottles and bags conveys the urgent need for waste reduction and sustainable practices.
The life-size blue whale, constructed from over 8,000 plastic bottles and 1,000 plastic bags, will be on display at The Green Planet prior to World Environment Day on June 5. The life-size sculpture that aims to raise awareness about the significance of nature conservation took more than 800 hours to construct. The authorities’ disclosure of the blue whale will happen on Monday, June 5, and it will be open for public review for nothing until June 30.
Sara Stevens, The Green Planet’s Director of Operations and Curator, stated, “We aim to inspire guests to take action towards waste reduction and encourage sustainable practices in their everyday lives.” She continued, the magnificent blue whale artefact that was created by students and teachers using recyclable materials demonstrates the power of education and creativity to promote sustainability.
For her part, Asha Alexander, CEO and Principal of GEMS Legacy School, stated: “Students and teachers from multiple GEMS Education schools dedicatedly participated in the collaborative effort to create the stupendous blue whale artefact, which was cleverly crafted from discarded plastic. We are now recognized as UN CC (UN Climate Change) because of our ongoing commitment to integrating climate literacy into schools: Master Champions. At the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) 60th anniversary celebration in Geneva in October, the inspiring GEMS story will be proudly shared. As per World Natural life Asset (WWF), the sea goliaths are being affected by the deadliest hunter in the ocean that is plastic contamination.”
“Plastic waste pollutes every nook and cranny of the ocean, poses a threat to marine life, and even makes its way into the seafood that we consume. From our neighbourhood sea shores to distant tropical islands and polar districts, plastic is stifling our seas and killing untamed life. According to WWF’s website, “it is the most visible example of human impact on our seas.”
Two ways marine life suffers from plastic pollution in the ocean: through ingestion and ensnarement? At present, in excess of 11 million metric tons of plastic are streaming into the sea every year. Worldwide, in excess of 240 untamed life species, including whales, are known to have ingested plastic, which can bring about inward wounds and passing
There is a disturbing estimate that by 2050, there could be more plastic in the ocean by weight than fish. By showing the blue whale, The Green Planet and Pearls Heritage School are welcoming everybody to join in focusing on the standards of ‘Diminish, Reuse, and Reuse’. “Together, let us embrace manageable practices and have a beneficial outcome on our planet. Be a part of the movement toward a future that is greener and more sustainable.
