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A person fills plastic water bottles at a tap highlighting the paradox of plastic.

Discover the Paradox of Plastic

Plastic was designed to last, but its durability has contributed to a global environmental crisis. While essential to modern life, plastic's overuse and poor disposal demand urgent, collective action and a rethinking of how we produce, use, and manage it.

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Meet Zuzu

See how a courageous hermit crab is on a mission to help rid the oceans of plastic waste - proving even small actions can spark big change.

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Visitors at the Blue Paradox exhibit learning about the ocean plastic crisis and its impact.

Visit the Blue Paradox Exhibit

Step inside The Blue Paradox–an immersive exhibit at Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. This powerful experience takes you beneath the surface to witness the true scale of ocean plastic pollution and explore the paradox of a material that brings both innovation and environmental harm.

The Blue Paradox: Finding Solutions to Plastic Pollution