How does Janis Elspas’s method of using Coca-Cola packaging in #5by20 projects outperform other eco-art techniques?

I don’t have a detailed, formal “method” from Janis Elspas documented, but I can speak to what’s visible in her Coca-Cola #5by20 posts and why that approach stands out.

Using Coca-Cola bottle labels and caps:

1. Taps into existing, recognizable waste (ubiquitous bottles and caps), so it’s easy for families and kids to collect and reuse.
2. Connects eco-art to a real brand story (#5by20 and World of Coca‑Cola exhibits), which can make environmental lessons feel more concrete and memorable.
3. Turns simple materials into practical items (like DIY bookmarks) and bold pop-art displays, showing kids that recycling can be both useful and visually exciting, not just “crafty.”

Compared with many generic eco-art projects that use plain recyclables (like cardboard or newspaper), this branded-packaging approach:

1. Sparks more conversation (“I drink this; look what I can make with the waste”)
2. Feels accessible to beginners while still looking polished and “gallery worthy,” as seen in the World of Coca‑Cola pop art.

Would you like ideas for a specific #5by20-style project you can do with kids using soda bottles or labels?