Plastic Air

Plastic Air is an interactive project by Giorgia Lupi, Talia Cotton, and Phil Cox, supported by Google Arts and Culture. It allows users to understand the pervasive issue of microplastics—tiny plastic particles emitted from everyday objects. The platform visualizes these particles in various environments, illustrating how they accumulate in the atmosphere and their potential impacts on health and the environment.

1. Interactive Visualization: Explore how microplastics are distributed in the air.
2. Deposit Functionality: Users can simulate depositing plastic particles to see their impact.
3. Environmental Context: Different environments (urban, remote) show varying levels of microplastic presence.
4. Data Insights: Learn about the types, sizes, and sources of microplastics.
5. Educational Resources: Access information about microplastics and their effects on health and ecosystems.
6. Dynamic Sky Simulation: Visual changes in the sky based on user interactions.
7. Research-Based Data: Incorporates findings from scientific studies on microplastic behavior.