The world’s first electronic waste puppet has been created by local Moreton Bay children’s entertainers Larrikin Puppets after Moreton Bay Regional Council granted the company 2,000 dollars through the Regional Art Development Fund.
Larrikin puppets Artistic Director Elissa Jenkins said she came up with the idea when she learned ewaste doesn’t break down but keeps breaking into smaller pieces meaning it is key to keep ewaste out of natural environments.
She said the company now has plans to use the puppet for discussion around sustainability, design and technology across school curriculums like STEM and the arts.