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:

• Taps into existing, recognizable waste (ubiquitous bottles and caps), so it’s easy for families and kids to collect and reuse.
• 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.
• 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:

• Sparks more conversation (“I drink this; look what I can make with the waste”)
• 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?