58 billion paper cups are thrown out every year, and ceramics artist Rebecca Wilson has perhaps found a solution.
Rebecca talks about her paper cup project, “The paper cup is an icon of the ‘throwaway culture’ and by imposing classical ceramic styling and transposing materials I aim to highlight and question our tendency towards wasteful consumerism."
These Delftware-inspired paperware would seem perfect for an outdoor tea party. Despite the potential stains on the inside, I wouldn't help but feel guilty for tossing these out.
Link - via Beautiful Decay
http://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/29/we-are-happy-to-serve-you-mug/
Here's Rebecca's project:
http://www.rebeccawilsonceramics.com/index.php/2011/06/blue/
She's doing a show with 14 artists:
‘Blue’, Flow Gallery, 1-5 Needham Street, London, from 15th June 2011 (through 3rd September 2011).
Too bad they aren't available for easy Internet purchase!