Easily produced plastic was increasingly discarded as it was applied to more diverse areas. Thus arrived the ‘Homo Plasticus Age’. An era of plastic overconsumption where items are used once and easily discarded. Humanity, now unable to imagine life without plastic. As production volumes increased exponentially, so did the amount of discarded plastic waste. Garbage islands formed in the oceans, and the ecological damage caused by plastic waste grew both on land and at sea.

In 1869, plastic was invented to replace billiard balls made of elephant ivory and paper packaging made of wood, revolutionizing human life. However, even 150 years later, self-decomposing plastic does not exist. What was once considered a blessing to humanity has transformed into a menacing presence, caught in the endless cycle of production, consumption, and disposal.

In modern society, life without plastic is hard to imagine, making 'stop using plastic immediately' unrealistic. However, with only 10% of plastic waste being recycled, innovative solutions from companies and responsible behavior changes from users are more urgent than ever. We need to find ways to use plastic sustainably.