I wanted to demonstrate what happens to items when you throw them away, such as the rusting of metals,

Dust Particles

Items that are abandoned and put to the side develop a layer of dust on them, I collected a sample of this dust in order to examine it under the microscope.

Toothbrush bristles

I also looked at disposable items that are often thrown away such as toothbrushes. I cut the bristles of a toothbrush that I had used once before not using again.

Burnt Plastics

 

Ironically, I think that the folds in this plastic wrapper closely resemble the shape of a seahorse, a marine animal which is often impacted by the disposal of plastics into the ocean.

Metal Piece

I found this rusty metal piece outside my house, attached to it was a small piece of what looked liked a cigarette filter.