So this week I figured out that it would be much easier and more convenient to use the trash found in my own house rather than searching around for others'. I've started washing and collecting bottles and jugs that can't be recycled.I want to use food cans as well. If I ever need more materials I'll add things such as food boxes. I have thought about painting the individual pieces but I'm hesitant because it will likely be expensive. I plan to use several milk and water gallons for the head and cans and bottles for arms/ tentacles. (Caps for details, like eyes? Or those suction things?) I really wish I had though of this sooner and I could have had a lot more materials a lot sooner. I'm not directly cleaning the environment but I am recycling. In a way. For now, I'm planning on only making one sculpture total. If I get more materials I may work on more, smaller ones. I have not ordered coat hangers for structure yet.