Gum-tec whistle

Top view of a whistle showing the printed inscription. Underside view of a whistle showing the moulded shape. Side view of a whistle showing the moulded shape. Side view of a whistle showing the moulded shape. Side view of a whistle showing the two parts. Side view of a whistle showing the lanyard. Side view of a whistle showing the two parts. Top view of a whistle showing the lanyard.
Top view of a whistle showing the printed inscription. Underside view of a whistle showing the moulded shape. Side view of a whistle showing the moulded shape. Side view of a whistle showing the moulded shape. Side view of a whistle showing the two parts. Side view of a whistle showing the lanyard. Side view of a whistle showing the two parts. Top view of a whistle showing the lanyard.

Classification

Description

A whistle, branded for The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, made from Gum-tec (R), a material that was developed by Anna Bullus as the result of her university degree final year project and subsequent years of material development at the Polymers Department of London Metropolitan University, to address the problem of chewing gum (rubber) waste. The whistle is made in two halves which push together. A textile lanyard is threaded through the hole at one end.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Bullus, Anna
Manufacturer
Gumdrop

Inscriptions

printed: "The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. SUEZ. I'm made with Gum-tec (R) Recycled chewing gum. Gumdrop. www.gumdropltd.com" (top)

Object number

AIBDC : 007956

Date

2016 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

injection moulded

Material

plastic
Gum-Tec - trade name
rubber
textile lanyard
unidentified
Dimensions
Width
28mm
Depth
8mm
Length
70mm

Colour

pink
white
black