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202322 minPGdocumentary

Long-Lived Plastic!

202322 minPGdocumentary

A community uses creative performances of wayang made from waste materials to address environmental concerns related to single-use plastic packaging.

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A community uses creative performances of wayang made from waste materials to address environmental concerns related to single-use plastic packaging.

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Cahyati Praba "Denok" Hardinicast

Sean Haywardcast

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Toni Konde and the Wayang Sampah community in Indonesia use creative performances to address environmental concerns. They focus on the problem of single-use plastic packaging produced by industrialization and capitalism. Through wayang puppet shows made from waste materials, they aim to educate the public about waste management and sustainability. The film, "Long-Lived Plastic," runs for 22 minutes and presents the community's efforts in an engaging way.

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