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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

Zuzu, a curious, determined, and playful hero, is on a mission to rid the oceans of plastic waste, proving that small actions spark big change.

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Microplastics in the Brain: A Growing Concern

Follow researchers as they uncover microplastics in the human brain, sparking vital conversations about our health and the plastic waste crisis
Visitors at the Blue Paradox exhibit learning about the ocean plastic crisis and its impact.

Visit the Blue Paradox exhibit

Located in the renowned Griffin Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago, The Blue Paradox is an immersive experience on the ocean plastic crisis. Since its opening in July 2023, more than 500,000 visitors have explored the complexities of the problem and the solution to ocean plastic waste.