#long mullet Roland

[luckytidbit]

Uh so bit of news, my IPad charger decided to give the fuck up, so I can’t really work on anything for the time being.

Enjoy this fucking thing I was able to pull off my IPad in the meantime.

[necromanticowboy]

I got tagged by the lovely @fresno-nightcrawler for my top ten current music obsessions so her goes nothing

Drinking for eleven- mad caddies

Short skirt long jacket- Cake

Death by Rock & Roll- the Pretty Reckless

3. Goodbye Yellow Brick rd. - Elton John

4. Final Cut - Pink Floyd

Roland the headless Thompson gunner - warren zevon

5. Sick of you- cake

Blackstar- David Bowie

wolf totem- the Hu

Sleeping on the blacktop-colter wall

and imma tag @mullet-slvg and @neverendingcycle

[littlewalken]

Oct 29

You’re telling me I’ve been working for however long sculpting Pet Shop Boys and I could have made cubes? 

I’m going to look at them again later this morning but I basically believe, aside from filing down Chris’ temples a bit to make it easier to get glasses on, they are ready to paint. Or sit around and wait for the others to get finished so all the painting is done at once because it’ll be easier that way. 

Little things like touching up ears but not too much detailed carving on the ears because it’s just not too worth it at this moment.

Head making plans are to finish the PSB, TFF, Chris Keevan, Jeff, and Martin then take a break. I might not take a break but I’m feeling the need to do something else for a little bit. 

I almost had Jeff’s lips right. Totally forgot I’ve got some close up screen caps from The Frighteners, y’all know which ones. I’m going to work the sides of his head to be more oval shaped. Neck needs to be longer too. 

That’s one of the AMP positives next to him. It’s good for the time I made it but Harder Bester Faster Stronger dictates that I need to improve him to reflect how my skills have improved. 

Martin just needs fine details. I need to look through that Matter of Floof time line for the Bad Floof to get the shape of his head tight. I’ll be sculpting a little bit of floof but he’s one where I’ll opt for some roving wool, unplyed yarn, or even a cotton ball for his floof. Started the one next to him as Dave but we’re not feeling it. It’s realizing although I have pics of Dave Gahan not too many are of his face :p

That’s Curt Tears For Fears behind him. I think he’s pretty much done. I’ve sculpted a bit of Roland’s mullet and his head feels a bit heavy. It could be because it’s still wet. That’s another reason I’m going to wait to paint everyone at the same time. 

Drying out will hopefully help with their balance. When I was taking the pics of the PSB in the black shelf Neil tried to take a nose dive. 

Paperclay stuff has held up quite well, the fake china head doll has taken a few accidental knocks, but my old Roger the centaur of attention kept busting his fingers and arms.

Tehre’s another reason to want to take a break, I have Roger’s autobiography to read. And a bunch of other books. Thinking of getting some bio DVDs too. Not a big fiction reader though. Poetry and I are cautious around each other. It’s hard to appreciate something that is associated with some severe school trauma because my learning differences weren’t even considered until I asked about them in college. 

You are right, school sucks, and teachers are out to get you. 

Let’s take a Repressitall. 

In the next round of heads Dave and Alan from Depressed Mood, Sid and Andy, and members of The Cure are on the short list along with working at least the Gibbs from the molds. It’s Julian, not Robin but I can still make a Bee Gee out of him. 

Hopefully I’ll have the energy to do some physical tidying up things today. Aside from wanting to finish the heads for the sake of finishing the little dears I don’t have much motivation to do much of anything. 

All thoughts and energies of Halloween are directed towards my doll Xavier. We don’t think about any childhood ones, aside from trick or treating, we don’t think about our life long struggle with costumes. We just think about half price candy the day after.

And there won’t be any scares or shit like that on my blog. I’ll warn if I’ll be posting any spoopy or creppy stories. 

This is the only Spooky content I’ll post.

[spoiledsplendid]

2019 Academy Awards Fashion Critique

It was the biggest awards night of the year for show-business. This year we saw lots of common trends in what the celebrities wore: capes, sparkle, shades of pink, the return of pants and men in velvet tuxedos. More than any other awards show I’ve seen, the celebrities came dressed well. Some played it safe, but lets take a look at who shone bright (and the few who didn’t).

BEST

Awkwafina -  She looked badass in this perfectly tailored DSquared2 sparkly pink tuxedo. The oversized bow at the neck gave it some interest. The tossled hair and light makeup were perfection. Chopard jewelry was the perfect icing on the cake. 

Melissa McCarthy - Melissa never looked better than in this feminine take on a tuxedo. The white and black satin caped outfit with tuxedo pants hits all the right notes. If I was going to be picky, I would have gone with a slimmer cut on the leg, but now I’m knit-picking. She looks elegant and gorgeous and very on-trend.

Octavia Spencer - Octavia was glowing in this glittering blue Christian Siriano gown. The colour was perfect on her. She looks relaxed and ready for a win. Her hair and makeup are great. Loves it!

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Michelle Yeoh -She looks exquisite in this nude and metallic gown by Elie Saab. The dress has so much detail that I could look at it for hours and it moved so lovely on the red carpet. Jewelery was the best of the night - the Chopard drop diamond earrings were mesmerizing and her cuff was monumental.  Make-up beautiful, hair was meh. Clutch by Roger Vivier. 

Angela Bassett - Angela wowed in this hot pink Reem Acra gown with dramatic bow detail. The “Black Panther” star brought plenty of drama to the red carpet. Pink was certainly the colour of the night. The oversized bow would usually bother me, but because its far enough away from her face, it doesn’t distract from the look. The rest of her styling was on point.

Jennifer Hudson - Seriously - she looks better and better everytime I see her. Jennifer looked fantastic in this asymmetrical red Elie Saab couture gown. Wearing red on the red carpet is always a risk but the colours are different enough that it photographs well. The ruffle and scallop details give the look a romantic feel. Hair and makeup flawless.

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Constance Wu - This pleated marigold custom Versace gown was the talk of the red carpet. Constance wore this off-the-shoulder pleated dress with a light cape detail. Stunning hair and makeup. Her Atelier Swarovski jewelry were eye-catching - earrings were an incredible statement piece. 

Emilia Clarke - I loved this purple shimmery sculptural Balmain gown. Emilia looked gorgeous in this color. Of course diamonds are the perfect touch to add a bit more sparkle and she chose the perfect lip shade. Emilia has the potential to be a fashionista and hopefully we’ll see her take more risks in the future.

Stephan James - This amazing custom Etro red velvet tuxedo set the bar for men’s fashion for the evening. While I disliked the white patent boots and would have gone with black, he is young enough to pull it off. The oversized bowtie and lapel pin made him stand out on the carpet. 

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Mark Ronson - Mark looked dashing in this Maison Lancel shawl tuxedo with white piping details. The oversized velvet bowtie gave the look a bit more of a relaxed feel. And I want to steal his Roger Vivier shoes right off his feet. You a size 11 Mark?

Gemma Chan - Someone brought the drama to the Oscars in this hot pink Valentino parachute dress. It floated as she glided down the red carpet. The high collar and sleveless details add to the stunning design of this dress. One of the best looks of the night.

Helen Mirren - Helen looked sexy and playful in this vivid pink Schiaparelli gown. The hidden layers of colour gave the dress different colouring at different angles. And Helen’s diamond wreath necklace was everything!

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Amy Adams - l enjoyed Amy in this Versace gown. It fit her perfectly and showed off her assets. The pattern was interesting and this is how you should do white on a red carpet. No one is hearing wedding bells with this showstopper! And I love that she was dripping in platinum and diamond jewelry courtesy of Cartier. 

Rachel Weisz - I was shocked to see Rachel in this red rubber Givenchy couture dress. While I love the sexiness of the dress, I thought the innocent schoolgirl styling of the headband and hair didn’t work with it. But I love the mini cape and the rubber detailing on the body of the dress. The color is perfect for her and I think its a great fashion moment, from the ears down.  Jewelry by Cartier

Jason Momoa & Lisa Bonet - Both in Karl Lagerfeld in couture Fendi. They looked exceptional matching in dusty pink. I think Jason outshone his beautiful wife in the tuxedo, they both wanted to pay homage to the late Lagerfeld. I loved the fact that they colour-coordinated but can someone please tell me why he is wearing a scrunchie on his wrist?

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Emma Stone - Emma has been disappointing me at several of this seasons events but not tonight. I love this sequinned maroon Louis Vuitton column dress. The diamond pattern was unique and the shape was memorable. 

Jennifer Lopez - Her Tom Ford mirrorball inspired dress was beyond words. Tom Ford hasn’t been dressing as many celebs this awards season - but when he does, he does it well. This was the perfect dress for Jennifer and her figure. Her hair and makeup (as always) were flawless.

Allison Janney - Allison looked glamorous in this Pamella Roland velvet tuxedo-esque gown. It shows of her sleek frame and height and photographs well. Black is always a safe choice on the red carpet - especially dripping in Chopard jewelry (enough that warrants having a dedicated bodyguard alongside her). You can tell Allison fells comfortable and pretty - and what more could you ask for?

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Lady Gaga - The newly single Gaga turned heads in this black Alexander McQueen with leather gloves. But its very possible that you missed the dress because you were blindsided by the 128 carat canary diamond she was wearing around her neck. The ‘Tiffany’ diamond was last worn in 1967 by Audrey Hepburn for a photo shoot and its the third time this necklace has ever been worn. While I wouldn’t have normally paired a yellow diamond with this dark dress, Gaga lightened the her look with platinum hair and fresh light makeup. An iconic look for years to come - classy and edgy. 

Krysten Ritter - This is how you dress a baby bump. She looked crazy beautiful in this figure hugging Reem Acra lace dress. Stunning.

FAILS

Regina King - Ok - this is a beautiful Oscar de la Renta dress but the overall look was too bridal for the red carpet. There was nice detailing along the hip over the slit. But the Chopard jewels and Louboutins weren’t enough to save this look. But please let me know where you’re registered at.

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Tina Fey- Tina looked like she was in a bridesmaid’s dress…which is not surprising that this is custom Vera Wang. Her hair and makeup are gorgeous. The colour is lovely on her but the rest is a snoozefest.

Charlize Theron - This backless baby blue Dior couture gown could have been a hit, but it mostly looked uncomfortable. The mock turtleneck and pointed shoulders with long sleeves just seemed overdone. I can’t tell what the fabric is - but it looks poly and itchy (though hopefully it isn’t). The Bulgari necklace is fab - hair and makeup look fine. Overall forgettable. 

Maya Rudolph - Dress was too big and swallowed her up. The matching dress and cape detail were just too much. The pattern is too busy. But at least I know who took my grandmothers’ old curtains.

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Laura Harrier - Beautiful girl but the styling was all wrong. The baby blue Louis Vuitton dress and matching shoes derailed quickly. The ruby and emerald statement necklace and the green eyeshadow and red nails all clashed with the softness of the dress. I would have changed the shoes to a silver metallic heel to add some interest. And the dress itself, while ok, looked a bit too much like a prom dress. 

Yalitza Aparicio - This Rodarte dress was pretty but not what we would expect for a best actress nominee. Rodarte is an incredible designer and they should have helped her find a dress that would help her make a statement. Sadly, no one will remember this one. 

Brie Larson - While this Celine (by Hedi Slimane) dress is beautiful, it makes the pale Brie look like ghostly. Had the hair been darker and the makeup more prominent, MAYBE this could have worked. But if Beyonce wore this to the Grammys, she likely would have been best dressed. Sorry Brie. 

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Glenn Close - Glenn was way over-the-top (I can’t believe I said that!) in this  Wes Gordon for Carolina Herrera (4 million beads and weighs 42 pounds) gold capped dress. The dress had over 4 million beads and weighed 42lbs. It also was the envy of Liberace’s ghost.

Linda Cardellini - Well who doesn’t love a mullet dress cut down to the navel?!?! This pink Schiaparelli should be burned immediately. If not sooner. It’s so bad. And before you fire your stylist, please take them for an eye examination first. Thanks.

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[rachael-li-mct]

Statements

Contextual Statement

The majority of the following text is written by Rachael Li. Other group member inputs are referenced

Although banning of plastic bags is gaining traction in New Zealand, it still is not enough (Ministry for the Environment. (n.d.)). The effects of the reduction of plastic bags are barely noticeable when we are still surrounded by so many other single use plastic packaging items. The plastic bag ban may temporarily help with a consumer's guilty conscience about the effects of plastics to us and the environment.

Plastic pollutants, littering and illegal dumping are a problem in the Auckland area. The restoration and upkeep of New Zealand’s environment is necessary for the preservation of a  “clean and green” image (Ministry for the Environment. (n.d.). This is important not just for our tourism industry but also for the enjoyment and education of our future generations. There is obvious plastic pollution that you can see such as plastics and litter on the streets, beaches and parks. However, there are more plastics that many of us can’t see, such as plastics on the ocean floor or small plastic particles in the environment called microplastics.

For this project we have decided to look into the invisible dangers of microplastics (Orb Media. (n.d.)). Some plastics can only be recycled through manmade processes, leaving the rest of single use plastics to end up in landfills and other areas. The plastics that are not recycled do not biodegrade, they gradually break down into smaller pieces through physical and called microplastics.

The invisibility and the widespread of it is quite concerning . Plastics are harmful in the natural ecosystem. The ingestion of plastics may cause harmful effects on the entire ecosystem, microplastics are ingestible to small aquatic organisms (Zeng, E. Y. (2018)). The plastic additives and the absorbed toxins leach into the gastrointestinal tract of a small ocean organism, the ingested toxins are concentrated into the surrounding body and flesh, when eaten by a larger organism, the toxins moves up along the food chain (Frederic Gallo, Cristina Fossi, Roland Weber, David Santillo, Joao Sousa, Imogen Ingram, … Dolores Romano. (2018)). Ultimately, being ingested by those at the top of the food chain, us (Johnston, I. (2017, July 26)).

Plastic has been around for 100 years, the production of plastic has drastically increased and it is now a commodity. However, we never really looked into effects it may have on us and the natural environment or how to properly dispose or recycle it. Now that it has reached the point where everything around us is plastic, what can we do with it?

Consumerism is a factor in the demand and production of non-recyclable materials. This is a mindset we hope to change eventually. To make better purchase choices and to always question whether it is that you need it or just want it. In the average consumers minds, the usefulness and convenience outweigh the damages it may cause(Miles, S. (1998)).

There are many different organizations and campaigns already targeting plastic pollutions. However, as a group we have decided to focus on the effects of widespread microplastics. Looking at similar projects such as Plastic Oceans (Plastic Oceans. (n.d.)) and 4Oceans (4Ocean. (n.d.)), we have realized that communication and connection is key to educating youth and the general public. This is a good way to make them aware of consumer tendencies and the dangers and effects of singles use plastics on the entire planet and even themselves. As seen, this could be done through many different mediums such as campaigns, powerful documentaries or even recycling waste plastics into an object that someone could purchase.

Conceptual Statement

The majority of the following text is written by Rachael Li. Other group member inputs are referenced.

Most people tend to just forget about trash once it is in the bin. Out of sight, out of mind. It just “disappears”, but where does it go? This is the aim of this project, to show a scenario where your trash may potentially end up if it not able to be recycled and to also educate how it will affect the consumer. Ultimately, the plastic used by the consumer will affect them somehow. We specifically look into microplastics cycle and its effect through a narrative.

The mentality we followed for the entire semester was that “If we had to stand there and explain our project during Open Studio, then what is the point of it?” Meaning that if you had to explain the project then it means that it didn’t work. Your project should explain itself.

We looked into many different areas of study and problems to look at as the brief given was very broad. The chosen topic we looked into was pollution in New Zealand, specifically looking into littering and waterways. After research into those topics, this was then narrowed down into microplastics as it was widespread and also affects everyone. As for the actual project itself, there were also many broad concepts and ideas, from fear mongering using live fish to hopeful documentaries. It was still too broad. From looking at similar projects, we realized that they all had aspects of interactivity, education and communication. These are the things we would need in our project, communication using interactivity and education. Using these aspects we came up with an interactive infographic poster combining narrative and relevant statistics.

Educating the audience was something that we wanted to focus on as a group, we felt educating through immersion would be most appropriate for our concept. This is how we would get our main message across, to let the audience know, be aware and learn of the extent of the problem and to look into solutions to better themselves and the world around them. The education aspect of this project would be the statistics that show up with the smaller objects. These are carefully selected statistics aimed to impact the audience to reflect on their actions, their consumeristic idealism and their contribution to the trashing of single use plastics.

Interactivity was another important aspect of this project. Humans are curious and learn by interacting whether it is with an object or another human. By incorporating interactivity with conductive and reactive graphics on an infographic, we aim to leave a lasting impression or lesson in the mind of the viewer. Hopefully educating the consumerism mindset of buying for the sake of having. The obvious interactive aspect is the touching of the actual infographic. The deeper interactive is the actual storyline of the large objects. The intention of these were to give the audience a scenario of how their single use plastic usage contributes to the larger problem of how microplastics in the environment affect the flora and fauna and most importantly, our health. We believe that if we can show the user how they directly relate to the issue, they will be more likely to consider their actions in the long-run.

References

Ministry for the Environment. (n.d.). Single-use plastic bags to be phased out | Ministry for the Environment. Retrieved from http://www.mfe.govt.nz/news-events/single-use-plastic-bags-be-phased-out

Miles, S. (1998). Consumerism : as a way of life. London : Sage Publications, 1998.

Zalk, N. (2017, August 31). Why are New Zealand’s waters so polluted? Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com/blogs/asia/2017/08/zealand-waters-polluted-170831090454283.html

Our clean green image: What’s it worth? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.mfe.govt.nz/sites/default/files/clean-green-aug01-final.pdf

Pressures on our water environment | Ministry for the Environment. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/environmental-reporting/state-new-zealand%E2%80%99s-environment-1997-chapter-seven-state-our-3

Waste generation and disposal in New Zealand | Ministry for the Environment. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/environmental-reporting/state-new-zealand%E2%80%99s-environment-1997-chapter-three-production-3

National Ocean Service. (n.d.). What are microplastics? Retrieved from https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/microplastics.html

Zeng, E. Y. (2018). Microplastic contamination in aquatic environments : an emerging matter of environmental urgency. Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier, [2018]. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=cat05020a&AN=aut.b2532469x&site=eds-live

Frederic Gallo, Cristina Fossi, Roland Weber, David Santillo, Joao Sousa, Imogen Ingram, … Dolores Romano. (2018). Marine litter plastics and microplastics and their toxic chemicals components: the need for urgent preventive measures. Environmental Sciences Europe, Vol 30, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2018), (1), 1. https://doi-org.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/10.1186/s12302-018-0139-z

NZ Herald. (2018, September 20). Microplastic pollution much worse than feared. Retrieved from https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12012070

GreenFacts. (n.d.). Marine Litter: 3. What are micro-plastics and how do they enter the marine environment? Retrieved from https://www.greenfacts.org/en/marine-litter/l-2/3-micro-plastics.htm

Johnston, I. (2017, July 26). Plastic microparticles found in flesh of fish eaten by humans. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/plastic-microparticles-fish-flesh-eaten-humans-food-chain-mackerel-anchovy-mullet-a7860726.html/

Orb Media. (n.d.). Invisibles. Retrieved from https://orbmedia.org/stories/Invisibles_plastics/

4Ocean. (n.d.). 4ocean is Actively Cleaning our Oceans and Coastlines. Retrieved from https://4ocean.com

Plastic Oceans. (n.d.). Rethink Plastic. Save Our Seas ? Plastic Oceans Foundation. Retrieved from https://plasticoceans.org/

[metoershowers]

Studio VI - Conceptual & Contextual Statement

Conceptual Statement

(The majority of the following text is written by Rachael Li. Other group member inputs are referenced.)

Most people tend to just forget about trash once it is in the bin. Out of sight, out of mind. It just “disappears”, but where does it go? This is the aim of this project, to show a scenario where your trash may potentially end up if it not able to be recycled and to also educate how it will affect the consumer. Ultimately, the plastic used by the consumer will affect them somehow. We specifically look into microplastics cycle and its effect through a narrative.

The mentality we followed for the entire semester was that “If we had to stand there and explain our project during Open Studio, then what is the point of it?” Meaning that if you had to explain the project then it means that it didn’t work. Your project should explain itself.

We looked into many different areas of study and problems to look at as the brief given was very broad. The chosen topic we looked into was pollution in New Zealand, specifically looking into littering and waterways. After research into those topics, this was then narrowed down into microplastics as it was widespread and also affects everyone. As for the actual project itself, there were also many broad concepts and ideas, from fear mongering using live fish to hopeful documentaries. It was still too broad. From looking at similar projects, we realized that they all had aspects of interactivity, education and communication. These are the things we would need in our project, communication using interactivity and education. Using these aspects we came up with an interactive infographic poster combining narrative and relevant statistics.

Educating the audience was something that we wanted to focus on as a group, we felt educating through immersion would be most appropriate for our concept. This is how we would get our main message across, to let the audience know, be aware and learn of the extent of the problem and to look into solutions to better themselves and the world around them. The education aspect of this project would be the statistics that show up with smaller objects. These are carefully selected statistics aimed to impact the audience to reflect on their actions, their consumeristic idealism and their contribution to the trashing of single-use plastics.

Interactivity was another important aspect of this project. Humans are curious and learn by interacting whether it is with an object or another human. By incorporating interactivity with conductive and reactive graphics on an infographic, we aim to leave a lasting impression or lesson in the mind of the viewer. Hopefully educating the consumerism mindset of buying for the sake of having. The obvious interactive aspect is the touching of the actual infographic. The deeper interactive is the actual storyline of the large objects. The intention of these was to give the audience a scenario of how their single-use plastic usage contributes to the larger problem of how microplastics in the environment affect the flora and fauna and most importantly, our health. We believe that if we can show the user how they directly relate to the issue, they will be more likely to consider their actions in the long-run.

Contextual Statement

Although banning of plastic bags is gaining traction in New Zealand, it still is not enough (Ministry for the Environment. (n.d.)). The effects of the reduction of plastic bags are barely noticeable when we are still surrounded by so many other single-use plastic packaging items. The plastic bag ban may temporarily help with a consumer's guilty conscience about the effects of plastics on us and the environment.

Plastic pollutants, littering and illegal dumping are a problem in the Auckland area. The restoration and upkeep of New Zealand’s environment are necessary for the preservation of a “clean and green” image (Ministry for the Environment. (n.d.). This is important not just for our tourism industry but also for the enjoyment and education of our future generations. There is obvious plastic pollution that you can see such as plastics and litter on the streets, beaches and parks. However, there are more plastics that many of us can’t see, such as plastics on the ocean floor or small plastic particles in the environment called microplastics.

For this project, we have decided to look into the invisible dangers of microplastics (Orb Media. (n.d.)). Some plastics can only be recycled through manmade processes, leaving the rest of single-use plastics to end up in landfills and other areas. The plastics that are not recycled do not biodegrade, they gradually break down into smaller pieces through physical and called microplastics.

The invisibility and the widespread of it is quite concerning. Plastics are harmful in the natural ecosystem. The ingestion of plastics may cause harmful effects on the entire ecosystem, microplastics are ingestible to small aquatic organisms (Zeng, E. Y. (2018)). The plastic additives and the absorbed toxins leach into the gastrointestinal tract of a small ocean organism, the ingested toxins are concentrated into the surrounding body and flesh, when eaten by a larger organism, the toxins move up along the food chain (Frederic Gallo, Cristina Fossi, Roland Weber, David Santillo, Joao Sousa, Imogen Ingram, … Dolores Romano. (2018)). Ultimately, being ingested by those at the top of the food chain, us (Johnston, I. (2017, July 26)).

Plastic has been around for 100 years, the production of plastic has drastically increased and it is now a commodity. However, we never really looked into effects it may have on us and the natural environment or how to properly dispose or recycle it. Now that it has reached the point where everything around us is plastic, what can we do with it?

Consumerism is a factor in the demand and production of non-recyclable materials. This is a mindset we hope to change eventually. To make better purchase choices and to always question whether it is that you need it or just want it. In the average consumer's minds, the usefulness and convenience outweigh the damages it may cause(Miles, S. (1998)).

There are many different organizations and campaigns already targeting plastic pollutions. However, as a group, we have decided to focus on the effects of widespread microplastics. Looking at similar projects such as Plastic Oceans (Plastic Oceans. (n.d.)) and 4Oceans (4Ocean. (n.d.)), we have realized that communication and connection is key to educating youth and the general public. This is a good way to make them aware of consumer tendencies and the dangers and effects of singles use plastics on the entire planet and even themselves. As seen, this could be done through many different mediums such as campaigns, powerful documentaries or even recycling waste plastics into an object that someone could purchase.

 References

I.        Ministry for the Environment. (n.d.). Single-use plastic bags to be phased out | Ministry for the Environment. Retrieved from http://www.mfe.govt.nz/news-events/single-use-plastic-bags-be-phased-out

II.     Miles, S. (1998). Consumerism: as a way of life. London: Sage Publications, 1998.

III.   Zalk, N. (2017, August 31). Why are New Zealand’s waters so polluted? Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com/blogs/asia/2017/08/zealand-waters-polluted-170831090454283.html

IV.   Our clean green image: What’s it worth? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.mfe.govt.nz/sites/default/files/clean-green-aug01-final.pdf

V.      Pressures on our water environment | Ministry for the Environment. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/environmental-reporting/state-new-zealand%E2%80%99s-environment-1997-chapter-seven-state-our-3

VI.   Waste generation and disposal in New Zealand | Ministry for the Environment. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/environmental-reporting/state-new-zealand%E2%80%99s-environment-1997-chapter-three-production-3

VII. National Ocean Service. (n.d.). What are microplastics? Retrieved from https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/microplastics.html

VIII.                      Zeng, E. Y. (2018). Microplastic contamination in aquatic environments : an emerging matter of environmental urgency. Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier, [2018]. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=cat05020a&AN=aut.b2532469x&site=eds-live

IX.   Frederic Gallo, Cristina Fossi, Roland Weber, David Santillo, Joao Sousa, Imogen Ingram, … Dolores Romano. (2018). Marine litter plastics and microplastics and their toxic chemicals components: the need for urgent preventive measures. Environmental Sciences Europe, Vol 30, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2018), (1), 1. https://doi-org.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/10.1186/s12302-018-0139-z

X.      NZ Herald. (2018, September 20). Microplastic pollution much worse than feared. Retrieved from https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12012070

XI.   GreenFacts. (n.d.). Marine Litter: 3. What are micro-plastics and how do they enter the marine environment? Retrieved from https://www.greenfacts.org/en/marine-litter/l-2/3-micro-plastics.htm

XII. Johnston, I. (2017, July 26). Plastic microparticles found in the flesh of fish eaten by humans. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/plastic-microparticles-fish-flesh-eaten-humans-food-chain-mackerel-anchovy-mullet-a7860726.html/

XIII.                       Orb Media. (n.d.). Invisibles. Retrieved from https://orbmedia.org/stories/Invisibles_plastics/

XIV.                       4Ocean. (n.d.). 4ocean is Actively Cleaning our Oceans and Coastlines. Retrieved from https://4ocean.com

XV. Plastic Oceans. (n.d.). Rethink Plastic. Save Our Seas? Plastic Oceans Foundation. Retrieved from https://plasticoceans.org/

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Conceptual/Contextual statements

Conceptual Statement

The majority of the following text is written by Rachael Li. Other group member inputs are referenced.

Most people tend to just forget about trash once it is in the bin. Out of sight, out of mind. It just “disappears”, but where does it go? This is the aim of this project, to show a scenario where your trash may potentially end up if it not able to be recycled and to also educate how it will affect the consumer. Ultimately, the plastic used by the consumer will affect them somehow. We specifically look into microplastics cycle and its effect through a narrative.

The mentality we followed for the entire semester was that “If we had to stand there and explain our project during Open Studio, then what is the point of it?” Meaning that if you had to explain the project then it means that it didn’t work. Your project should explain itself.

We looked into many different areas of study and problems to look at as the brief given was very broad. The chosen topic we looked into was pollution in New Zealand, specifically looking into littering and waterways. After research into those topics, this was then narrowed down into microplastics as it was widespread and also affects everyone. As for the actual project itself, there were also many broad concepts and ideas, from fear mongering using live fish to hopeful documentaries. It was still too broad. From looking at similar projects, we realized that they all had aspects of interactivity, education and communication. These are the things we would need in our project, communication using interactivity and education. Using these aspects we came up with an interactive infographic poster combining narrative and relevant statistics.

Educating the audience was something that we wanted to focus on as a group, we felt educating through immersion would be most appropriate for our concept. This is how we would get our main message across, to let the audience know, be aware and learn of the extent of the problem and to look into solutions to better themselves and the world around them. The education aspect of this project would be the statistics that show up with the smaller objects. These are carefully selected statistics aimed to impact the audience to reflect on their actions, their consumeristic idealism and their contribution to the trashing of single use plastics.

Interactivity was another important aspect of this project. Humans are curious and learn by interacting whether it is with an object or another human. By incorporating interactivity with conductive and reactive graphics on an infographic, we aim to leave a lasting impression or lesson in the mind of the viewer. Hopefully educating the consumerism mindset of buying for the sake of having. The obvious interactive aspect is the touching of the actual infographic. The deeper interactive is the actual storyline of the large objects. The intention of these were to give the audience a scenario of how their single use plastic usage contributes to the larger problem of how microplastics in the environment affect the flora and fauna and most importantly, our health. We believe that if we can show the user how they directly relate to the issue, they will be more likely to consider their actions in the long-run.

Contextual Statement

The majority of the following text is written by Rachael Li. Other group member inputs are referenced

Although banning of plastic bags is gaining traction in New Zealand, it still is not enough (Ministry for the Environment. (n.d.)). The effects of the reduction of plastic bags are barely noticeable when we are still surrounded by so many other single use plastic packaging items. The plastic bag ban may temporarily help with a consumer's guilty conscience about the effects of plastics to us and the environment.

Plastic pollutants, littering and illegal dumping are a problem in the Auckland area. The restoration and upkeep of New Zealand’s environment is necessary for the preservation of a  “clean and green” image (Ministry for the Environment. (n.d.). This is important not just for our tourism industry but also for the enjoyment and education of our future generations. There is obvious plastic pollution that you can see such as plastics and litter on the streets, beaches and parks. However, there are more plastics that many of us can’t see, such as plastics on the ocean floor or small plastic particles in the environment called microplastics.

For this project we have decided to look into the invisible dangers of microplastics (Orb Media. (n.d.)). Some plastics can only be recycled through manmade processes, leaving the rest of single use plastics to end up in landfills and other areas. The plastics that are not recycled do not biodegrade, they gradually break down into smaller pieces through physical and called microplastics.

The invisibility and the widespread of it is quite concerning . Plastics are harmful in the natural ecosystem. The ingestion of plastics may cause harmful effects on the entire ecosystem, microplastics are ingestible to small aquatic organisms (Zeng, E. Y. (2018)). The plastic additives and the absorbed toxins leach into the gastrointestinal tract of a small ocean organism, the ingested toxins are concentrated into the surrounding body and flesh, when eaten by a larger organism, the toxins moves up along the food chain (Frederic Gallo, Cristina Fossi, Roland Weber, David Santillo, Joao Sousa, Imogen Ingram, … Dolores Romano. (2018)). Ultimately, being ingested by those at the top of the food chain, us (Johnston, I. (2017, July 26)).

Plastic has been around for 100 years, the production of plastic has drastically increased and it is now a commodity. However, we never really looked into effects it may have on us and the natural environment or how to properly dispose or recycle it. Now that it has reached the point where everything around us is plastic, what can we do with it?

Consumerism is a factor in the demand and production of non-recyclable materials. This is a mindset we hope to change eventually. To make better purchase choices and to always question whether it is that you need it or just want it. In the average consumers minds, the usefulness and convenience outweigh the damages it may cause(Miles, S. (1998)).

There are many different organizations and campaigns already targeting plastic pollutions. However, as a group we have decided to focus on the effects of widespread microplastics. Looking at similar projects such as Plastic Oceans (Plastic Oceans. (n.d.)) and 4Oceans (4Ocean. (n.d.)), we have realized that communication and connection is key to educating youth and the general public. This is a good way to make them aware of consumer tendencies and the dangers and effects of singles use plastics on the entire planet and even themselves. As seen, this could be done through many different mediums such as campaigns, powerful documentaries or even recycling waste plastics into an object that someone could purchase.

References:

Ministry for the Environment. (n.d.). Single-use plastic bags to be phased out | Ministry for the Environment. Retrieved from http://www.mfe.govt.nz/news-events/single-use-plastic-bags-be-phased-out

Miles, S. (1998). Consumerism : as a way of life. London : Sage Publications, 1998.

Zalk, N. (2017, August 31). Why are New Zealand’s waters so polluted? Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com/blogs/asia/2017/08/zealand-waters-polluted-170831090454283.html

Our clean green image: What’s it worth? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.mfe.govt.nz/sites/default/files/clean-green-aug01-final.pdf

Pressures on our water environment | Ministry for the Environment. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/environmental-reporting/state-new-zealand%E2%80%99s-environment-1997-chapter-seven-state-our-3

Waste generation and disposal in New Zealand | Ministry for the Environment. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/environmental-reporting/state-new-zealand%E2%80%99s-environment-1997-chapter-three-production-3

National Ocean Service. (n.d.). What are microplastics? Retrieved from https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/microplastics.html

Zeng, E. Y. (2018). Microplastic contamination in aquatic environments : an emerging matter of environmental urgency. Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier, [2018]. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=cat05020a&AN=aut.b2532469x&site=eds-live

Frederic Gallo, Cristina Fossi, Roland Weber, David Santillo, Joao Sousa, Imogen Ingram, … Dolores Romano. (2018). Marine litter plastics and microplastics and their toxic chemicals components: the need for urgent preventive measures. Environmental Sciences Europe, Vol 30, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2018), (1), 1. https://doi-org.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/10.1186/s12302-018-0139-z

NZ Herald. (2018, September 20). Microplastic pollution much worse than feared. Retrieved from https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12012070

GreenFacts. (n.d.). Marine Litter: 3. What are microplastics and how do they enter the marine environment? Retrieved from https://www.greenfacts.org/en/marine-litter/l-2/3-micro-plastics.htm

Johnston, I. (2017, July 26). Plastic microparticles found in flesh of fish eaten by humans. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/plastic-microparticles-fish-flesh-eaten-humans-food-chain-mackerel-anchovy-mullet-a7860726.html/

Orb Media. (n.d.). Invisibles. Retrieved from https://orbmedia.org/stories/Invisibles_plastics/

4Ocean. (n.d.). 4ocean is Actively Cleaning our Oceans and Coastlines. Retrieved from https://4ocean.com

Plastic Oceans. (n.d.). Rethink Plastic. Save Our Seas ? Plastic Oceans Foundation. Retrieved from https://plasticoceans.org/

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Fifty Shades of Orange

A Parody of EL James’s Fifty Shades of Gray By MJ Stroh

 CHAPTER EIGHT

           Roland is running his bijou fingers through his wispy reddish-orange fading-to-gray hair and is pacing naked in front of his floor-to-ceiling length golden-gilded mirror admiring his reflection, stopping to stare deeply into his own eyes. Suddenly, he screws up his face and grimaces back at me. His usual petulant demeanor seems to have ramped up a notch.

           “I don’t understand,” he half-purrs, half-growls at me.

           “The subject never came up. I don’t typically reveal the history of my weight to everyone I meet. I mean, I don’t know much about you other than you work for the government and you live in Washington, D.C.” I’m staring at my hips that used to be 20 lbs. heavier. Why am I feeling guilty? Why is he so mad?

           “Well. I do care. I care a lot,” he snips, his lips pursing into a sphincter. “I only like women who are tens. The fact is…you used to be huge. Fat.” He spits it out like it’s a filthy word. “Hell, Tabby, I just grabbed your pussy, which is funny. Very funny. Because a tabby is a pussy. See? So funny. But now…” he groans. “May I forgive myself. When you were a fat pig, did anyone ever even kiss you? I mean, that’s gross, right?”

           “Of course they did.” I try my best to look hurt. Okay…it was middle school and I was beautiful then, thin and perfect.

           “Well. Okay. As long as you promise not to ever eat anything fatty again, and exercise four hours per day, and not get piggy. Okay? You’re what, twenty-one? You remind me of my daughter. So hot.”

           So hot. I flush with ecstasy. Roland Orange thinks I’m hot. I stare at him through my knotted fingers, trying to hide my goofy smile.

           “Don’t do that,” Roland tells me. “You look stupid. So stupid. It’s one thing to have been a fatty.” His overly large brows knit together into one. “How did you lose the weight? Tell me, please.”

           I shrug.

           “I don’t really know… I didn’t eat much I guess. I ran six miles every day.” I desperately want to please this Adonis standing in front of me. I want him to want me. “Why are you so angry with me?” I whisper.

           “I’m not angry with you. That’s a lie. That’s fake news. You know it. I know it. Don’t lie. It’s not attractive…” He regards me shrewdly and then shakes his head. “How much do you want me?”

           “I want you...a lot. Do you...um...want me?” I mumble. Fear rises up in me. Have I gone too far? Oh no…Please don’t make me leave.

           “Of course I want you. Look at me. I’m naked. I’m beautiful. I’m so beautiful.” He looks again at his image in the mirror. His white pasty stomach falls in gentle rolls over his neatly shaved and waxed pubis. “You’re biting your lip.” His nasal voice intones, and he’s eyeing me, mouth open in anticipation.      

           “Sorry.”          

           “Of course you are sorry. Women generally are. It’s just that I want to bite it. I want to bite your lip. I want to bite it so hard. It will be the best bite you have ever felt. Believe me.”

           I gasp…how can he say things like that to me and not cause me to want to take him into my body and ride him like the magnificent whale that he is?

           “Come,” he murmurs.

           “What?”

           “Do you want to buy some furniture?”

           “What do you mean? What… furniture?”

           “Furniture, Tabby. That’s how I move on women. We buy furniture. I move on them like a bitch. Sometimes I fuck them. It’s so hot. Believe me.” He sees my confused face. “Never mind. Let’s just fuck. I’m going to fuck you right now. Okay.”

           “Oh.” My stomach drops. My heart races. He’s going to fuck me. I’m holding my breath. My mouth is suddenly dry with anticipation.

           He stretches his lips out into what I assume can only be a smile, kind of like the clown from IT, the effects of which travel all the way down there.

           “Okay. So let’s go. First, I really want to fuck you. Grab your pussy. All that. Listen. I want this to work. You need to know, I am very important. Very important. So important. The most important man…who has ever…lived. It’s true. I am. I am smart. I know so many words. It’s amazing. How many words I know. So many. I have many expec…I have many things I want. I will train you to give me what I want. Don’t expect flowers. Or jewelry. Those gifts are lame. So lame. My gift to you is my penis.” His gaze is intense.

           He struts facing away from me, and I can see a single hemorrhoid protruding from his deliciously crusted asshole like the blood-engorged snood on a male turkey. I can feel myself get wet as I marvel at its beauty. The fine layer of downy hair that lay in an orangish blanket over his ample buttocks parts slightly as the snood pulses to the beat of his heart. I flush red…oh my…dreams do come true.

           “But I haven’t done all the things you require from your list of rules,” my voice is breathy, seductive. I so want this man.

           “Forget about the rules. So silly. Rules. People say there are rules. There are no rules. Only my rules. And I say rules are stupid. So stupid. I want you. That’s the only rule that matters. I’ve wanted you since I met you backstage at Miss Teen USA. You probably don’t remember me. I didn’t really meet you. I was in the closet. Watching you. Never mind why. It’s not important. And I know you wanted me. Even though you didn’t know I was there. I could see it in your eyes. I think it was you. So many young women. Nice breasts. No fatties.” He holds his hand out to me, his eyes are glassy, opaque. Excited, I put my hand in his. He pulls me up against himself, and I can feel his short, bulbous erection boring into my belly button, this swift action taking me by surprise. He grabs me by my ponytail, wraps it around his wrist, and sharply pulls on it, forcing me to look up at him.

           “You have a pretty mouth,” he rasps.

           His words set my loins on fire, and he leans down and sticks his tongue deep into my mouth, flicking it around like a mullet flopping desperately on the beach. I can taste garlic and Tic Tacs. Mint flavored.

           “I want to bite your tongue. Make it bleed,” he mumbles. He takes my tongue in his teeth and bites down. Hard. I yelp, and he shows me his teeth in what I can only assume is a smile.

           “Please, Tabby, let me fuck you so hard.”

           “Yes,” I whisper, because that’s why I’m here. His smile trumps every doubt I ever had as he releases me, smacks me on my ass, and walks five steps ahead of me through the penthouse.

           His bedroom is vast. The ceiling-high windows look out on Manhattan. The walls are gilded with gold, and the furnishings are gold. The enormous bed is gold-plated, made of brilliant sheets of pure gold, four posts made of gold. On the wall above it is a stunning golden-hued painting of Roland Orange.

           I am quaking in my boots. This. Is. It. Finally. The time is here. I’m going to do it. With none other than Roland Orange. My breath is faint, and I can’t take my eyes off of him. He reaches back through his downy “carpet” that matches his “drapes,” and pushes his snood back into his anus. He faces me, his full nakedness catches my breath. His penis is delightful. Fully erect, I see that it is bi-colored, a mottled tangerine on top and a blinding white on the bottom. It is almost literally an Orange Creamsicle Dream come true, and it is mine, all mine! He is heart-stoppingly beautiful. His exquisite hair is folded over on the side of his head, his large womanly nipples are poking out from his breasts—his gray eyes flat and soulless. He steps out of his white golf shoes and takes off his socks. Roland Orange’s feet…wow…what is it about naked feet? Turning, he gazes at me, his expression immutable.

           “I assume you’re on the pill.”

           What? Shit.

           “That’s what I thought,” he responds. “Be prepared. It’s going to be hot in here. I’m going to take off all your clothes. All of them. You’re going to be naked. So naked. Can’t wait. You’re going to love this. I’m very good at sex. So good. Believe me.”

           “But I’m not,” I struggle to tell him the truth.

           “Who says we’re going to sleep?”

           What? I’m confused, but all I say is, “Oh.” Holy hell.

           He lurches toward me, confident, sexy, eyes glazed over from his own sexual arousal. My heart begins to pound in my chest. My blood is racing to the walls of my vagina, thick and hot, I anticipate his three inch cock pounding me. My belly quivers as my nipples harden. He stands in front of me, a sea of flabby orange and white. He turns away from me and looks up to admire his reflection in the mirrored ceiling. He is so freaking hot.

           “Let’s get this dress off you, shall we?” he says seemingly to no one in particular, and takes hold of the sleeves and tries to pull it over my head. It catches on my arms which I quickly raise to try to help him, but he wrenches my arms upwards anyway. I cry out in pain. “Stop yelling. It’s annoying.” He finally gets the dress off, uses it to wipe his sweaty brow, and throws it on the floor.

           “You look so much like my daughter, Tabby Ferris. I want to fuck you.” My breath hitches. I want him so badly. He turns me around and grabs my ass with his delicate hands.

           “Do you have any idea how much I want this ass? What I want to do with it? I have plans. Big plans. We’ll start slow. Skittles. I’m going to stick Skittles in your ass and dig them out with my tongue. It’s going be great. You’re going to love it. Everyone does. Then, after you can handle Skittles, I’m going to use Chewy Spree, but not the purple ones. Purple Chewy Spree…so disgusting. And I’m going to dig those out of your ass with my tongue too. Just like the Skittles. I’m going to train your ass. You’ll see. And then I’m going to put Mentos in your ass. Mentos and a funnel. After I put the Mentos in your ass, I’m going to insert the funnel and then I’m going to pour Diet Coke in your ass. It will make a beautiful fountain. An ass-fountain. It will be the greatest ass-fountain God ever created. Believe me. It’ll be great. Your ass will literally explode with Mentos and Diet Coke. It’s going to be spectacular. And then I’m going to drink it. I’m going to drink the Diet Coke as it shoots out of your ass. So phenomenal.”

           The muscles inside the deepest part of my vagina clench in the most delectable fashion. My clit grows and hardens in anticipation, and I can feel the deep ache of wanting this man inside of me. The pain is so sweet and agonizing I want to look away, but I’m hypnotized by his watery bloodshot eyes staring fervently at his own reflection. Leaning down, he licks my ass. His fully pouty lips are demanding, firm and slow. “Why is your bra still on? I don’t touch bras. They’re disgusting.” I quickly take it off and put it to the side. “Don’t let it touch me. Throw it over there. I don’t want to see it.” He shivers involuntarily. I fling the bra across the room and it lands fully hidden behind the obviously once-living tiger perched in front of his picture window. Thank heavens.

           “Oh, Tabby,” he breathes. “I have the most beautiful skin, pale and flawless. I want you to kiss every single inch of it.”

           I flush. Oh my. I will do anything he asks. He grasps my breasts, pinches my nipples. “Stop wasting my time.” I obey immediately and start kissing him on his hairy dimpled belly.

           “I like young women,” he breathes, and with both of his hands, he grabs my head and pushes it down to his groin. He is demanding. I take his belly and lift it out of the way of his cock. “Hurry up. Suck it. Kiss it.” I marvel momentarily at his ball sack and begin to kiss it passionately. He stands over me, teabagging me and I see that it Roland Orange has just one single large testicle hanging provocatively down, swinging between his sturdy man legs. One hand remains in my hair and jerks me up and the other travels down my spine to my backside and inserts a finger there. He puts his free arm around me and presses me against his flaccid body, squeezing me tightly.  He holds me against what I can only assume are his hips, their sharp contours hidden by his enormous gut, and I feel his erection, which he listlessly pushes into me.

           I moan deliciously. I can hardly contain the unruly hormones that tear through my body like a bull in a china shop. I want him so badly. Gripping his upper arms, I feel his humeri. His muscles are surprisingly…soft…weak. Tentatively, I move my hands up to his face and into his hair. He smacks me across my face, the blow coming unexpectedly. “Never.” He looks me in my eyes for the first time, and I can see…anger? I quickly avert my eyes. He drags me toward the bed, and I think he’s going to push me onto it, but he doesn’t. “Tabby, you broke the rules. You’re going to have to be spanked.”

           What?

           “You touched my hair. That’s against the rules. So now I’m going to spank you. Hard. You’ll like it. Everyone always does.”

           “I thought there were no rules. You said”

           He interrupts me. “I did not say that. Of course there are rules. You’re a liar. I never said there were no rules. Look at the tape.”

           “What tape?”

           “Never mind. There is no tape. Still. Time to spank you. Bend over my lap.” Roland sits on the bed and indicates where I should bend over. When I don’t immediately comply, he twists my arm and forcefully bends me over. “Now, what do you say about touching my hair?”       “

            I’m sorry,” I mumble.

           “I’m sorry…who? Remember the rules. I like rules. Rules are made to be followed.” He rubs my bare ass and I could feel his erection harden even more, poking me violently in my side.

           “I’m sorry, daddy.”

           “Who’s a bad girl?” He commences spanking me, whack! Ouch, that hurts.

           “I am.”

           “Who’s daddy’s bad girl?” Whack! I tried not to cry out for fear of angering him further.

           “I am daddy’s bad girl.”

            “That’s a good girl. This hurts me more than it hurts you. Call me daddy again.”

           “Daddy.”

           “Ah,” he groans. After ten smacks, he lets me go and falls to his knees in front of me. He lifts me up and pushes my legs over my head, exposing my sex. He puts his mouth there hovering just above my ripe clitoris, forcing me to wait in delirious expectation. His mouth drops down a little south and he kisses my anus instead. It is so unexpected and hot. My hands stay clear of him, not daring to touch his hair again as I try to quiet my too-loud breathing. He gazes up at me through impossibly bushy eyebrows, his eyes smoky and distant, like he is thinking of someone else. “Если вы остаетесь тихо про обезьян-капуцинов, я дам вам ядерные коды.” Without taking his eyes off me, he continues, “Я хочу, чтобы ты растереть меня в моей заднице.” His hands glide slowly up my thighs to my backside, spreading my cheeks as he goes. I cannot look away. He stops and licks his lips, never making eye contact. He leans forward and runs his nose up the crevice delineating my buttocks. It is exquisite.

           “You smell so good,” he rasps, and closes his eyes, a look of pure pleasure on his face, and I practically convulse in rapture.

           Still kneeling, he takes my foot and takes off one of my high-heeled shoes that I got at Nordstrom’s for 80% off. I raise myself up on my elbows to see what he’s doing. I’m panting…deep in desire. He lifts my shoe off and peers at the brand name and looks at me. I smile winningly at him, my happiness clearly showing. A dark look descends over his face and he says a word I can’t make out and turns away from me. I fall suddenly into a sharp melancholy. What have I done to make this beautiful creature angry? Nevertheless, I persist. I am so wet, I can hardly stand it. He stands up. His penis is angry. He stabs it into my slick vagina, ferociously hammering, so hard and deep that the fat head of his penis nearly reaches my cervix. I gasp. He slams his penis into me again and again, harder and harder, faster and faster. Shit. I groan…how can this be so terrifying and yet so supreme? He orgasms inside of me and falls back, energy spent. I think about clearing up his misunderstanding about me being on the pill, but instead I lay perfectly still, not wishing to anger him more. I can hear a soft noise coming from his mouth, a noise I can only assume is some form of chuckle.

           “Oh, Tabby, what I could do to you,” he huffs. He removes my other shoe as he stares admiringly at his cleanly shaved pubis. I’m lying on his bed completely naked. He is lost in self-adulation. “I’m very beautiful, Tabitha Ferris. I can’t wait to show you something.”

           Holy shit. His words. He’s so charming. So sexy. He takes my breath away.

           “Show me your tattoos. I want to see.”

           What? I frown.

           “Don’t be shy, Tabby, show me,” he gargles.

           I shake my head. “I don’t know what you mean.” My voice is soft, confused, fearful… seduced. I hardly recognize it, this wanting, this insane sexual desire for this perfect man.

           “Where are your tattoos hidden? I want to see.”

           I shake my head again, eyes downturned, embarrassed at my inadequacy. He raises his sexy caterpillar eyebrows, astonished for a moment, but his eyes darken as he shakes his head in disgust.

           “Well, we’ll have to see what we can do about that.” His voice is harsh, challenging me to disagree with him. I am so turned on, my senses on fire, my body aching in anticipation for what Roland Orange has in store for me. He gets up suddenly and walks across the room and gestures for me to follow him. “I’m going to show you something amazing.” His voice is gruff, challenging, a scrumptious sensuous threat. I follow him into his cavernous closet. He slowly pushes apart a row of pants to reveal a light at groin level. He turns it on and aims it carefully at his expertly shaved and waxed genitalia. The light is extremely bright, and I shade my eyes to prevent my retinas from being burned. His eyes are on his penis the entire time. He suddenly turns and backhands me across my face sending me tumbling to the ground. “Don’t stand in my presence. Kneel. Always kneel.” This is getting so hot. Unbelievably, I am wet again. Down there. I can hardly contain myself as I await whatever delicious secret Roland Orange is about to divulge to me. My blood pounds in my ears and in my cheek where I can feel a slight bruise rising up. You know what they say? Pain is just weakness leaving the body.

           “Keep still,” he croaks, and then he turns and claps his hands together twice. The lights in the closet magically turn off revealing nearly total darkness. I am momentarily confused when his familiar gritty voice says, “Look. In the direction of my voice. Isn’t it…beautiful?”

            I am unable to answer him because my voice catches in my throat. My heart flutters. There…in a perfect scrawl tattooed across his smooth pelvic girdle, lit up in brilliant gold is this single word: ORANGE.

           “It’s invisible glow-in-the-dark ink. I had it specially made. So terrific. It is the best invisible glow-in-the-dark ink in the world. Made just for me. Don’t you love it? It’s terrific.” He opens his mouth and grits his teeth in what I can only assume is a smile.

           I am in shock. I have never seen anything so elegant. He leans down over me and grasping each of my ankles, quickly jerks my legs apart, and points to my own pubic area. He hovers over me poking me with his dainty fingers. “Right here. We’ll write it right here. Won’t that be perfect?”

           After a quick call to his tattoo artist, I am strapped down to a gurney, still naked, my legs spread exposing my sex. My wrists and ankles are tied tightly to its steel frame. The new man standing over me looks like he could be Roland Orange’s son but with blond hair and pointy teeth. He looks to be about 30 and doesn’t talk much, just nods and grunts. His eyes are odd like someone who’s not all there.

           “Keep still,” Roland Orange scolds me, and then he leans down and kisses the spot where I am to be marked, breathing in deeply as he does so. He just kisses and kisses the same spot over and over. He never even moves an inch.

           Oh…I can’t keep still. How can I not move? I wriggle in pleasure. The night isn’t over yet, and so much has happened!

           “We’re going to have to work on keeping you still, Tabby.” He taps my belly with his underdeveloped fingers, and then the man who looks like he could be his son but with blond hair commences to drilling into the soft flesh of my cleanly shaved vaginal area with indelible glow-in-the-dark ink, golden in color. My skin is burning. I’m flushed, too hot, too cold, and I’m clawing the cold exposed steel of the gurney beneath me. For the first time tonight, Roland Orange fingers my vagina. “Don’t move,” he chokes. Roland gazes down as his tattoo artist finishes, and he gently cups my vagina, careful not to touch the newly minted tattoo. “I love this,” he sniffles.

           “You fit in my hand perfectly, Tabby,” his voice gritty, and he traces the outline of his name on my skin with the petite index finger of his right hand. He suddenly smacks the tattoo, the sharp blow causing me to cry out in pain. He repeats the process with the Lilliputian index finger of his left hand. “You’re mine,” he caws. Roland Orange looks at me with a sudden urgency. My breasts swell, and my nipples harden as he gazes at his reflection in the gurney.

           “Very nice,” he whispers appreciatively. He winks at himself. My nipples harden even more. Oh, please, I beg internally as my fingers clasp the bonds that steel me to the gurney. “I’m going to see if I can make myself come. I’m going to stroke my penis. It’s going to be great,” he chirps. My nipples feel like they’re going to explode as I watch him pleasure himself. “Oh, Yes. So good. So very good. I am so amazing. I love sex. I’m so good. Oh, yes. Fantastic.” Every single nerve ending in my body is set afire as I watch this dreamboat pleasure himself to orgasm. My whole body sings. He just doesn’t stop.

           “Oh…please,” I beg, and I tilt back my head, my mouth open as I groan, my legs stiffening. Holy hell, what’s happening. “Come in my mouth. Please.”

           “Oh yes,” he chortles. “It’s all for you. Take my seed. Do it. In your mouth. So hot. I am so hot.” His mouth drops open revealing his teeth in what I can only assume is a smile. I fall apart, convulsing and shattering into a million tiny pieces as I feel my orgasm ripping through my body taking my sanity with it. Roland’s eyes are closed as he spews his manhood into my open mouth.

           Oh my. That was amazing. So glorious. Now I know what women see in this man. So beautiful. So delicious. So charming. He gazes down at me, a satisfied smile on his face, while I’m sure there is nothing but gratitude and awe on mine.

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Studio VI - Research

Microplastics

(These research are done with all our groups)

The properties of plastics are that they are lightweight, very durable physically and chemically, simply and inexpensive to produce. Plastics are made to last forever and do not biodegrade, yet 33% is just simply used once and disposed.

Microplastics are small pieces of plastic under 5mm. They can be pieces that have broken down and come from a larger piece of plastic or they could be actual products that are designed to be small such as microbeads and glitter. Plastics may enter the environment as litter and may include peeling microfibres from fabric and rope, tire wear debris and polymer coatings.

Although plastics have high durability and last for a long time in the environment, it becomes weathered with or without UV radiation, mechanical ocean forces such as waves and corrosion and biological activity such as organisms masticating. This leads to the production of many small fragments known as microplastics. A property of plastic is that it tends to be very light, therefore microplastics tend to float on the surface of seawater and travel globally due to wind and ocean currents.  Although microplastics in personal items can be removed through the wastewater treatment process, a portion bypasses and is still discharged into the environment, this amount depends on the effectiveness of facilities in the area. Many studies have found varying concentrations of microplastic pollutants in freshwater and marine environments, this is a major problem. There is almost no areas where microplastics are not present.

There are many chemical additives used in the production of plastic items, such as plasticizers, antioxidants, ultraviolet and heat stabilizers, flame retardants and pigments can be toxic. Plastics are hydrophobic, meaning that they attract and concentrate toxic pollutants present in the ocean. These toxins may remain in the microplastics.

Phthalates - Plastic softeners, tendency to migrate into surroundings. Endocrine disruptors causing reproductive system problems, developmental disorders, asthma, affects brain development. BPA & BPS - Phasing out of food containers by FSANZ, completed in October 2017. Dietary exposure is low and not of concern for human health. Likely to still be hound in other plastic items. Hormone disruptor, estrogen mimicking, cancer, infertility, heart disease and other health problems. PVC - Its production releases many toxins such as phthalates, vinyl dichloride, ethylene dichloride, lead, cadmium and other toxic chemicals. Styrene/Vinyl Chloride - carcinogenic and mutagenic. PUR, Polyurathanes - Safe if fully bonded, however it is unlikely to be 100% bonded. Increased asthma, irritant.

Plastics are harmful in the natural ecosystem. Organisms may become entangled or ingested. The ingestion of plastics may cause harmful effects on the entire ecosystem, microplastics are ingestible to small aquatic organisms. The plastic additives and the absorbed toxins leach into the gastrointestinal tract of a small ocean organism, the ingested toxins is concentrated into the surrounding body, when eaten by a larger organism, the toxins moves up along the food chain. There have been many incidents where an animal has died due to the ingestion of plastics, such as a beached pilot whale found to have over 8 kgs of plastic bags in the stomach.

“This should knock us into our senses. We knew that this plastic is coming back to us through our food chain. Now we see it is coming back to us through our drinking water. Do we have a way out?”  - Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and founder of Grameen Bank

Plastics and their toxicity are known to be eaten up the food chain, we eat them too. This is called tropic transfer. When we eat fish, generally the gastrointestinal tract is removed and discarded, this lowers our chance of eating microplastics. However, mussels, oysters and other shellfish filter feeders are eaten whole with the intestinal system intact, this means that we are ingesting the microplastics. Since microplastics attract, concentrate and transport other toxic pollutants, the consumer will be ingesting it also.

Microplastics have also been found in food and water. A study done by Orb media found microplastic fibres present in 80% of samples of tap water internationally. The contaminants come from abrasion of clothing, upholstery and carpets.

Microplastics are a universal problem, everyone is affected. Although microplastics are found on New Zealand coasts at lower concentrations, it still is of concern as it is a risk to the health of humans and the ecosystem.

“We might think of this as a distant problem, associated to less developed countries around the world, but sadly this is a global problem and microplastics have reported in New Zealand coasts as early as 1977, when Gregory R. Murray from University of Auckland conducted surveys through the country and found microplastics almost all the localities surveyed. Back then, microplastics were already encountered abundantly on beaches near Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Another study, done by researchers from University of Canterbury and University of Otago in 2016 presented evidence for the presence of these particles in 8 of the 10 locations sampled around Canterbury. Akaroa Harbour was included in this study, and the results indicated a concentration of 353 microplastics per square meter of sediment.

Although that concentration is very small compared to other parts of the world, for a small, scarcely populated place like Banks Peninsula, it is a matter of great concern. Furthermore, this summer a waka conducting New Zealand's first plastic trawl and found significant amounts of these particles between Napier to Cape Palliser, being Wellington’s Oriental Beach the worst location with 230 macroplastics, 146 microplastics and 2412 plastic nurdles.”

-Maria Jesus Valdes, PhD candidate University of Otago

Glitter and Microbeads

Microbeads were first used in personal care products around 50 years ago. New Zealand has  banned the production and sale of microbead products and has come into effect as of June 7 2018. This ban is recent as we are becoming more aware of the harm that plastics can cause. Along with the phasing out of single use plastic bags by popular supermarket chains.

References

Gabbatiss, J. (2017, November 22). Glitter should be banned over environmental impact, scientists warn. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/glitter-ban-environment-microbead-impact-microplastics-scientists-warning-deep-ocean-a8056196.html

National Ocean Service. (n.d.). What are microplastics? Retrieved from https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/microplastics.html

Parker, L. (2017, November 30). To Save the Oceans, Should You Give Up Glitter? Retrieved from https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/11/glitter-plastics-ocean-pollution-environment-spd/

Zeng, E. Y. (2018). Microplastic contamination in aquatic environments : an emerging matter of environmental urgency. Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier, [2018]. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=cat05020a&AN=aut.b2532469x&site=eds-live

Frederic Gallo, Cristina Fossi, Roland Weber, David Santillo, Joao Sousa, Imogen Ingram, … Dolores Romano. (2018). Marine litter plastics and microplastics and their toxic chemicals components: the need for urgent preventive measures. Environmental Sciences Europe, Vol 30, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2018), (1), 1. https://doi-org.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/10.1186/s12302-018-0139-z

Ory, N. C., Gallardo, C., Lenz, M., & Thiel, M. (2018). Capture, swallowing, and egestion of microplastics by a planktivorous juvenile fish. Environmental Pollution, 240, 566–573. https://doi-org.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/10.1016/j.envpol.2018.04.093

NZ Herald. (2018, September 20). Microplastic pollution much worse than feared. Retrieved from https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12012070

Blastic. (n.d.). Toxicity of plastics - Blastic. Retrieved from https://www.blastic.eu/knowledge-bank/impacts/toxicity-plastics/

Food Standards Australia & New Zealand. (n.d.). Chemicals in food packaging. Retrieved from http://www.foodstandards.govt.nz/consumer/chemicals/foodpackaging/Pages/default.aspx

France-Presse, A. (2018, June 4). Whale dies from eating more than 80 plastic bags. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jun/03/whale-dies-from-eating-more-than-80-plastic-bags

GreenFacts. (n.d.). Marine Litter: 3. What are micro-plastics and how do they enter the marine environment? Retrieved from https://www.greenfacts.org/en/marine-litter/l-2/3-micro-plastics.htm

Johnston, I. (2017, July 26). Plastic microparticles found in flesh of fish eaten by humans. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/plastic-microparticles-fish-flesh-eaten-humans-food-chain-mackerel-anchovy-mullet-a7860726.html

Made Safe. (2016, December 13). How to Avoid Toxic Chemicals in Plastics. Retrieved from https://madesafe.org/avoid-toxic-chemicals-plastics/

Ministry for the Environment. (n.d.). Plastic microbeads ban | Ministry for the Environment. Retrieved from http://www.mfe.govt.nz/waste/waste-strategy-and-legislation/plastic-microbeads-ban

Nanotech Industries International. (n.d.). Dangers of Polyurethane. Retrieved from http://www.hybridcoatingtech.com/dangers-of-polyurethane.html

Orb Media. (n.d.). Invisibles. Retrieved from https://orbmedia.org/stories/Invisibles_plastics/

[[ Research of Microplastics in New Zealand that you may like to read about :< ]] Otago Daily Times. (2018, June 6). Microplastics in New Zealand. Retrieved from https://www.odt.co.nz/news/your-news/microplastics-new-zealand MFE. (2017). Plastic microbeads ban | Ministry for the Environment. Retrieved from https://mfe.govt.nz/waste/waste-strategy-and-legislation/plastic-microbeads-ban ( Ban set on June 7th 2018 ) NZ Herald. (2018, September 20). Microplastic pollution much worse than feared. Retrieved from https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12012070

Research - Conductive Materials

The conductivity of different materials is general knowledge, everyone should know this. This is something I haven’t looked into since college and I’ve forgotten most of it. However for this project I will be looking further into materials that I could incorporate into the interactive infographic.

There are generally two different types of materials, conductive and insulative. Conductive materials conduct electricity due to free electrons, many of these materials are metals. Insulators oppose electrical currents.

For this project I would be able to experiment with copper tape, conductive paint and conductive thread to use on the interactive wall.

Conductive paint could be very useful for this project, as you could use it for illustrations and even screen printing. The most popular paint is the electric paint from Bare conductive, it is quite costly so you could experiment with making your own using graphite and other materials. This is something I would definitely like to work on.https://www.instructables.com/id/Conductive-Paint/

There is also the Resene SmartTouch paint

https://www.youtube.com/watchSPtjfja3yYE

[rachael-li-mct]

Research - Microplastics.

Here is a summary of the research that I have done on microplastics.

The properties of plastics are that they are lightweight, very durable physically and chemically, simply and inexpensive to produce. Plastics are made to last forever and do not biodegrade, yet 33% is just simply used once and disposed.

Microplastics are small pieces of plastic under 5mm. They can be pieces that have broken down and come from a larger piece of plastic or they could be actual products that are designed to be small such as microbeads and glitter. Plastics may enter the environment as litter and may include peeling microfibres from fabric and rope, tire wear debris and polymer coatings.

Although plastics have high durability and last for a long time in the environment, it becomes weathered with or without UV radiation, mechanical ocean forces such as waves and corrosion and biological activity such as organisms masticating. This leads to the production of many small fragments known as microplastics. A property of plastic is that it tends to be very light, therefore microplastics tend to float on the surface of seawater and travel globally due to wind and ocean currents.  Although microplastics in personal items can be removed through the wastewater treatment process, a portion bypasses and is still discharged into the environment, this amount depends on the effectiveness of facilities in the area. Many studies have found varying concentrations of microplastic pollutants in freshwater and marine, this is a major problem. There is almost no areas where microplastics are not present.

There are many chemical additives used in the production of plastic items, such as plasticizers, antioxidants, ultraviolet and heat stabilizers, flame retardants and pigments can be toxic. Plastics are hydrophobic, meaning that they attract and concentrate toxic pollutants present in the ocean. These toxins may remain in the microplastics.

Phthalates - Plastic softeners, tendency to migrate into surroundings. Endocrine disruptors causing reproductive system problems, developmental disorders, asthma, affects brain development.

BPA & BPS - Phasing out of food containers by FSANZ, completed in October 2017. Dietary exposure is low and not of concern for human health. Likely to still be hound in other plastic items. Hormone disruptor, estrogen mimicking, cancer, infertility, heart disease and other health problems.

PVC - Its production releases many toxins such as phthalates, vinyl dichloride, ethylene dichloride, lead, cadmium and other toxic chemicals.

Styrene/Vinyl Chloride - carcinogenic and mutagenic.

PUR, Polyurathanes - Safe if fully bonded, however it is unlikely to be 100% bonded. Increased asthma, irritant.

Plastics are harmful in the natural ecosystem. Organisms may become entangled or ingested. The ingestion of plastics may cause harmful effects on the entire ecosystem, microplastics are ingestible to small aquatic organisms. The plastic additives and the absorbed toxins leach into the gastrointestinal tract of a small ocean organism, the ingested toxins is concentrated into the surrounding body, when eaten by a larger organism, the toxins moves up along the food chain. There have been many incidents where an animal has died due to the ingestion of plastics, such as a beached pilot whale found to have over 8 kgs of plastic bags in the stomach.

“This should knock us into our senses. We knew that this plastic is coming back to us through our food chain. Now we see it is coming back to us through our drinking water. Do we have a way out?”  - Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and founder of Grameen Bank

Micrpplastics Presence

Plastics and their toxicity are known to be eaten up the food chain, we eat them too. This is called tropic transfer. When we eat fish, generally the gastrointestinal tract is removed and discarded, this lowers our chance of eating microplastics. However, mussels, oysters and other shellfish filter feeders are eaten whole with the intestinal system intact, this means that we are ingesting the microplastics. Since microplastics attract, concentrate and transport other toxic pollutants, the consumer will be ingesting it also.

Microplastics have also been found in food and water. A study done by Orb media found microplastic fibres present in 80% of samples of tap water internationally. The contaminants come from abrasion of clothing, upholstery and carpets.

Microplastics are a universal problem, everyone is affected. Although microplastics are found on New Zealand coasts at lower concentrations, it still is of concern as it is a risk to the health of humans and the ecosystem.

“We might think of this as a distant problem, associated to less developed countries around the world, but sadly this is a global problem and microplastics have reported in New Zealand coasts as early as 1977, when Gregory R. Murray from University of Auckland conducted surveys through the country and found microplastics almost all the localities surveyed. Back then, microplastics were already encountered abundantly on beaches near Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Another study, done by researchers from University of Canterbury and University of Otago in 2016 presented evidence for the presence of these particles in 8 of the 10 locations sampled around Canterbury. Akaroa Harbour was included in this study, and the results indicated a concentration of 353 microplastics per square meter of sediment. Although that concentration is very small compared to other parts of the world, for a small, scarcely populated place like Banks Peninsula, it is a matter of great concern. Furthermore, this summer a waka conducting New Zealand's first plastic trawl and found significant amounts of these particles between Napier to Cape Palliser, being Wellington’s Oriental Beach the worst location with 230 macroplastics, 146 microplastics and 2412 plastic nurdles.”

-Maria Jesus Valdes, PhD candidate University of Otago

Microbeads

Microbeads were first used in personal care products around 50 years ago. New Zealand has  banned the production and sale of microbead products and has come into effect as of June 7 2018. This ban is recent as we are becoming more aware of the harm that plastics can cause. Along with the phasing out of single use plastic bags by popular supermarket chains.

Keep reading for references.

References

Blastic. (n.d.). Toxicity of plastics - Blastic. Retrieved from https://www.blastic.eu/knowledge-bank/impacts/toxicity-plastics/

Food Standards Australia & New Zealand. (n.d.). Chemicals in food packaging. Retrieved from http://www.foodstandards.govt.nz/consumer/chemicals/foodpackaging/Pages/default.aspx

France-Presse, A. (2018, June 4). Whale dies from eating more than 80 plastic bags. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jun/03/whale-dies-from-eating-more-than-80-plastic-bags

GreenFacts. (n.d.). Marine Litter: 3. What are micro-plastics and how do they enter the marine environment? Retrieved from https://www.greenfacts.org/en/marine-litter/l-2/3-micro-plastics.htm

Johnston, I. (2017, July 26). Plastic microparticles found in flesh of fish eaten by humans. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/plastic-microparticles-fish-flesh-eaten-humans-food-chain-mackerel-anchovy-mullet-a7860726.html

Made Safe. (2016, December 13). How to Avoid Toxic Chemicals in Plastics. Retrieved from https://madesafe.org/avoid-toxic-chemicals-plastics/

Ministry for the Environment. (n.d.). Plastic microbeads ban | Ministry for the Environment. Retrieved from http://www.mfe.govt.nz/waste/waste-strategy-and-legislation/plastic-microbeads-ban

Nanotech Industries International. (n.d.). Dangers of Polyurethane. Retrieved from http://www.hybridcoatingtech.com/dangers-of-polyurethane.html

Orb Media. (n.d.). Invisibles. Retrieved from https://orbmedia.org/stories/Invisibles_plastics/

Gabbatiss, J. (2017, November 22). Glitter should be banned over environmental impact, scientists warn. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/glitter-ban-environment-microbead-impact-microplastics-scientists-warning-deep-ocean-a8056196.html

National Ocean Service. (n.d.). What are microplastics? Retrieved from https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/microplastics.html

Parker, L. (2017, November 30). To Save the Oceans, Should You Give Up Glitter? Retrieved from https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/11/glitter-plastics-ocean-pollution-environment-spd/

Zeng, E. Y. (2018). Microplastic contamination in aquatic environments : an emerging matter of environmental urgency. Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier, [2018]. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=cat05020a&AN=aut.b2532469x&site=eds-live

Frederic Gallo, Cristina Fossi, Roland Weber, David Santillo, Joao Sousa, Imogen Ingram, … Dolores Romano. (2018). Marine litter plastics and microplastics and their toxic chemicals components: the need for urgent preventive measures. Environmental Sciences Europe, Vol 30, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2018), (1), 1. https://doi-org.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/10.1186/s12302-018-0139-z

Ory, N. C., Gallardo, C., Lenz, M., & Thiel, M. (2018). Capture, swallowing, and egestion of microplastics by a planktivorous juvenile fish. Environmental Pollution, 240, 566–573. https://doi-org.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz/10.1016/j.envpol.2018.04.093

NZ Herald. (2018, September 20). Microplastic pollution much worse than feared. Retrieved from https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12012070