Tyler Toews’ “Waste Wear” Series

Tyler Toews’ mural series in Gastown called ‘Waste Wear’ features 7 new dumpsters painted with bold images addressing issues surrounding pollution and climate change, both in our community and the around world. From start to finish the process side of this mural series was a year and a half in the making! The collection seeks to spark conversations around the current and future impacts of garbage on the planet, and the need for not just greater awareness, but action. 

Find them in Gastown at Harbour Light Alley — off Powell Street, east of Carrall.

“Diligent Gardener”

There is hope for the future. Applying the right tools and with a combined effort, solutions to the garbage problem may yield beautiful results.

“Capitalist Daydreams”

The figure in a business suit is now dealing with a hangover from his capitalist/consumer bender. The gold watch says it is time for change.

“For the Birds”

The waste problem affects all levels of the ecosystem.

“Future Island”

As the ice caps dwindle and the plastic island in the ocean grows. This may be an unwelcome option for the iconic Polar Bear.

“Garbage Kid”

As this child is finding alternative ways to use the waste, we should also be creative with the waste problem.

“Single Use Sunflower”

This image represents the suffocating affect of our single use society on the natural world.

“Whale of a Problem”

The plastic problem. It has become big enough to take down the largest mammal on earth.

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This project is a collaboration between @mygastown, @vanmuralfest, and Revolution Resource Recovery to raise awareness of the ever-present issue of the climate crisis.

Photos by Tyler Toews.