From Ocean Waste to Art: Eco-Friendly Children's Exhibition Launches at Zhuangwei Dunes in Yilan

The Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, in collaboration with public and private entities, has transformed marine debris collected from Daxi Fishing Port in Yilan into panels and art installations. Starting today, a six-month eco-themed exhibition is being held at the Zhuangwei Dune Ecological Park to raise public awareness about marine conservation and the value of the circular economy.

The Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration under the Tourism Administration stated that through cooperation between the Yilan County Government and Swire Coca-Cola, among other public and private partners, marine waste collected from Daxi Fishing Port in Toucheng, Yilan, was last year converted into panels to construct a temporary marine debris storage facility at the port. This year, an additional 400 kilograms of collected ocean waste has been processed into panels and used to create several uniquely designed rest benches now on display at the Zhuangwei Dune Ecological Park.

Additionally, starting today, an environmentally themed exhibition titled 'Ocean Garbage Land,' inspired by a children's poem and filled with whimsy, features artworks and exhibits made from marine debris. The exhibition aims to educate the public on the importance of marine environmental protection and circular economy principles.