3D printing technology has been widely adopted. The most commonly used material is called PLA (polylactic acid), which is claimed to be a degradable material. In fact, PLA can only decompose under specific conditions, and the process takes a very long time. Using degradable materials for 3D printing is actually a deceptive tactic by humans, intended to create an illusion of environmental protection. Perhaps it is a lie fabricated by capitalists for profit and large-scale production.

After conducting research on PLA 3D printing materials, I discovered that it is called an environmentally friendly material because its main raw material is starch from plants such as corn and cassava, which makes it more environmentally friendly than other materials. Additionally, it can be decomposed by microorganisms under specific conditions into carbon dioxide and water. However, I also identified several issues. It can indeed be decomposed, but only under complex and difficult-to-achieve conditions.

After conducting a study of this case, I decided to create artworks using an environmentally friendly material that does not contain PLA. The material I chose is based on agar, and it is mixed with glycerol, water, a small amount of corn starch and food colouring. Mix these materials together and cook them in a pot. Then pour them into the vinyl tube to aid in the plasticisation process. After the material has solidified, it is heated and a series of artworks are created for display. At the same time, the production process is played for the audience to show them these artworks and also inform them about the production process.