These artists are painting with ink made from air pollution

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These artists are painting with ink made from air pollution
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'Air-Ink' is made using carbon pigments found in air pollutants. The carbon is extracted directly out of exhaust pipes, separated from carcinogens and heavy metals, and processed into ink and paint.

The company behind the technology, Graviky Labs, says it was inspired to use art and creativity to make a statement about our carbon footprint.

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