Why is The Museum of Archeoplastica showcasing vintage waste?

Discarded plastic bottles, net, and plastic on beach

The Museum of Archeoplastica, located in Italy, has unveiled a new exhibit that showcases over 200 plastic artifacts found on beaches just as countries gather to negotiate an international plastics treaty. The exhibit features a wide range of items found, including some dating back to the 1960s, to highlight the disturbing fact that plastic pollution does not perish. View photographs from the exhibit and learn more.

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