A gentleman who results in artwork out of discarded deal with masks suggests he has grow to be “addicted” to litter picking.
Following 5 years functioning at a brewery, Thomas Yates, 45, from West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, was designed redundant at the start of the coronavirus pandemic and takes advantage of the additional time clearing the streets.
He has gathered much more than 2,800 abandoned face masks while out running and biking and posts his creations on social media, in which he has captivated hundreds of followers.
“I have questioned myself. Why am I making art out of litter? And then when you see the finish final results, I imagine they’re really fantastic,” he said.
A spokesman for Rushcliffe Borough Council mentioned: “We would like to thank Thomas for his outstanding operate and all the many volunteers who currently litter select in their regional communities frequently and assistance keep our streets, parks and open up spaces even tidier.”
Online video journalist: Chris Waring
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