Teenagers. They bum about the place, chucking litter wherever they go and laze about in their pants turning the heating up full blast because it's not 'cool' to wear warm clothes. But not this bunch: the angsty teenage eco-warriors are a group of environmentally conscious youngsters who prefer to devote their time to crafting with scrap plastic and re-enacting Shakespeare than consuming. So how did the group come about?
Angsty Teenage Eco Warriors was founded by long-time friends and neighbours, including artist Virginia Fleck, (whose recycled works of art are just dazzling). Fleck has worked with the group for five years, and has been a driving force in many of their creative projects, which can be seen here.
The group are an unusual bunch who care more about the planet than living up to the selfish reputation of teenagers, and can, apparently, also quote Monty Python and still like to dress up. I'm not entirely sure I can imagine a similar group of young people arising in the UK, but if you know otherwise, please let me know!
[Via Craftzine]
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