All Outputs (7)

Walking, Observing and Making – Rethinking Plastics in Edinburgh (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tao, C. X., Vettese, S., & Anastasiadou, C. (2024, March). Walking, Observing and Making – Rethinking Plastics in Edinburgh. Paper presented at Eighteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, Valencia, Spain

Plastic is a widely used material with great longevity, if designed, utilised, and re-used properly. However, the average usable lifespan for single-use plastic products is as little as 15 minutes and generally ends in landfill. The over consumption... Read More about Walking, Observing and Making – Rethinking Plastics in Edinburgh.

3D Printing Ocean Plastic – Experiments, Experience and Engagement (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tao, C. X., & Vettese, S. (2022, November). 3D Printing Ocean Plastic – Experiments, Experience and Engagement. Presented at 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing, Paris, France

Background : One severe and urgent environmental problem facing this planet is ocean plastic pollution. As a material with excellent properties recyclability, ocean plastics have the potential to be recalled back to the production process for repurpo... Read More about 3D Printing Ocean Plastic – Experiments, Experience and Engagement.

The potential of ocean plastic: an investigation of recycling possibilities in design and awareness-raising methods in society (2022)
Thesis
Tao, X. The potential of ocean plastic: an investigation of recycling possibilities in design and awareness-raising methods in society. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

One severe and urgent environmental problem facing this planet is ocean plastic pollution. Despite various policies and frameworks, the challenge has been growing as countless plastics enter the marine environment and remain there, endangering the he... Read More about The potential of ocean plastic: an investigation of recycling possibilities in design and awareness-raising methods in society.

Exploring the potential of ocean plastic - 3D printing (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tao, X. (2021, October). Exploring the potential of ocean plastic - 3D printing. Presented at International Conference on Sustainable Technology and Development, Shenzhen, China

One of the biggest environmental problems facing this planet today is plastic pollution in the marine environment. This research explored the possibilities of 3D printing ocean plastic in an attempt to alleviate this worldwide problem. From understan... Read More about Exploring the potential of ocean plastic - 3D printing.

Exploring the potential uses of ocean plastic and public engagement activities for raising awareness (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tao, X. (2021, June). Exploring the potential uses of ocean plastic and public engagement activities for raising awareness. Poster presented at Cumulus Roma 2021: Design Culture(s), Rome, Italy

Ocean plastic started to attract attention from many levels of society. Scholars have done geographical and quantitative research, but the research on the exploration of either ocean plastic as an accessible material or public perception towards ocea... Read More about Exploring the potential uses of ocean plastic and public engagement activities for raising awareness.

Utilising Ocean plastic Towards Bespoke Souvenirs Through Digital Techniques (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tao, X. (2021, March). Utilising Ocean plastic Towards Bespoke Souvenirs Through Digital Techniques. Poster presented at Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS), Online

One of the most significant environmental problems facing this planet today is plastic pollution in the marine environment. It is widely agreed that human and human activities are the sources and solutions to the threat posed by ocean plastic. This p... Read More about Utilising Ocean plastic Towards Bespoke Souvenirs Through Digital Techniques.

Exploring the Potential Uses of Ocean Plastic and Public Engagement Activities for Raising Awareness (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tao, X. (2020, July). Exploring the Potential Uses of Ocean Plastic and Public Engagement Activities for Raising Awareness. Presented at International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, San Diego

This research explored the qualities and properties of ocean plastic as an accessible material in design and examined public perception by conducting public engagement activities. From addressing the needs of ocean plastic challenge by reviewing the... Read More about Exploring the Potential Uses of Ocean Plastic and Public Engagement Activities for Raising Awareness.