Object Journeys
Every object has a path beyond its first use. Some are repaired, some are resold, and others are recycled into something new.
Smartphone
Most people replace their phones every few years, but that does not mean the device is useless. Many smartphones are traded in, repaired, or refurbished and then sold again to someone else.
This helps extend the life of the device and reduces electronic waste, showing that even modern technology can have more than one life.
Hoodie
Clothing is often thrown away too quickly, even when it is still wearable. A hoodie that is no longer wanted can be donated, sold, or given to someone else.
Instead of becoming waste, it continues to be used by another person, which reduces the need for new clothing to be produced.
Plastic Bottle
A plastic bottle is usually only used once, but its journey does not have to end there. When it is placed in the correct recycling bin, it can be collected and processed.
The material is then cleaned and turned into something new, such as packaging or clothing fibres. This shows how even short-use items can still have a second life if handled properly.