Going into the library for class, I thought we were bringing plastic items for the artists to make a sculpture to represent an idea of recycling to save the environment. But when the artists started to speak, I realized that it was more than collecting items for creating a sculpture. The New Media space in the library was something that I never paid much attention to because it was never explained to me before. I learned that there was more to the plastics we use in everyday life. When we were in the room together as a class, it surprised me that majority of the class did not recycle on a daily basis. Most of the time I recycle my paper, plastics, and bottles because there are convenient bins at home and school, so I thought that having the recycling receptacles around school would encourage people to use them as it does for me. I think that we should be more conscious of the garbage we accumulate so that we can benefit in the future by recycling the waste we create.

The use of plastic is beyond just acting the role as our water bottle silverware. The artists explained that there were many different types of plastic. I knew that there were different forms of plastic but I learned that each material had its own specific attributions which are used in various products. For example, the plastic bottles vary in their chemical makeup because some bottles are more flexible than others. Being able to take part in the exhibition of The New Media space created this sense of belonging because I can show others contribution to the exhibit as well as explain to my friends what was going on in the space. I would like to have this opportunity of interacting with more artists so learn about different perspectives of New Media.