by InTrieste
On Sunday, August 10, visitors to the Immaginario Scientifico museum will have the chance to step into the role of environmental advocates confronting one of the world’s most persistent challenges: plastic pollution in the ocean.
As part of the ongoing Archeoplastica exhibition, the museum will host the debut of Plastic Fighters, a new cooperative board game created by the environmental association DelTa – Delfini e Tartarughe nel Golfo di Trieste APS, in collaboration with White Cocal Press and with support from Beyond Plastic Med (BeMed). The game invites players — from educators to curious visitors aged 10 and older — to work together toward a sustainable balance for marine ecosystems.
Entirely produced from eco-friendly materials, Plastic Fighters assigns each participant a specific role within a fictional environmental organization. Players coordinate efforts to remove existing waste, prevent new pollution, and protect marine life, underscoring the complexity of environmental problem-solving.
The game demonstration, included in the museum’s regular admission fee, begins at 4 p.m. and requires no reservation. The Immaginario Scientifico will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Archeoplastica exhibition, on view through August 17, offers a stark perspective on the long life of plastic waste. Featuring 30 original plastic artifacts dating from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s — each still intact and recognizable — the display reflects both the durability of synthetic materials and the lingering impact of past consumption habits.
Further information is available at www.immaginarioscientifico.it.
