Join Staffordshire University and Potteries Museu m for a day of exploring creativity in tackling plastic pollution! Shape a sustainable future.
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\nhttps://www.staffsunion.com/ents/event/23760/
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ake Plastic History with Staffordshire University and the Potteries Museu
m and Art Gallery.
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\nJoin us in this engaging and educationa
l event\, celebrating the ingenuity of human history in combating plastic
pollution.
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\nLet your family embark on a positive journey\,
exploring the archaeological finds of the Anthropocene era\, and discove
r the brilliance of human creativity in shaping solutions to the plastic
waste crisis.
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\nIt'\;s a full day of interactive micropla
stic activities at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery\, promising an ex
perience that'\;s both guilt-free and empowering.
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\nBe pa
rt of the movement to shape a sustainable future.???
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\nDive into the
adventure!
\nHead inside our Interactive Whale for an ocean
ic story telling theatre experience that brings plastic pollution to life
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Archaeological dig for plastic
\nEmbark on an archaeologica
l dig at the PMAG sand pits! Use shovels and sieves to excavate plastic a
rtifacts and completing a '\;bingo'\; list for stickers.
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\nCreate your own creature
\nUnleash you
r creativity at Creature Creations! Recycle plastic waste into clay bugs
and let your imagination soar.
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\nOriginal fu
nction challenge
\nTest your skills in "\;Guess the Ori
ginal Function"\; and discover the hidden stories behind various plas
tic items.
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\nOcean bauble crafting<
br />\nParticipate in our citizen science challenge\, by creating ocean-t
hemed baubles from cleaned microplastics collected from UK beaches.
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\nMicroplastics science experiment
\nUnravel the secrets of microplastic fibres from your clothes by shaking
your way through our interactive Science experiment.
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\nEco glitter face painting
\nGet glamorous with
eco glitter face painting! Transform yourself while learning about glitte
r and its connection to microplastics.
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\nPuz
zle retreat
\nRelax in our puzzle zone\, solving paper-base
d puzzles related to animals\, plastic pollution\, and recycling. Complet
e at least one puzzle to earn a sticker.
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\nS
ustainable straw showdown
\nDive into the world of sustaina
ble straws! Guess materials\, explore their sustainability\, and pick you
r favourite. Try it out with a refreshing drink from the café\;.
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\nPlastic alternatives treasure hunt<
br />\nEmbark on a historical journey! Follow the treasure map to discove
r alternatives to plastic used throughout the ages.
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\nCreative writing and poetry corner
\nEngage in di
scussions\, receive feedback\, or try a writing exercise exploring plasti
c pollution at our Creative writing and poetry station.
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\n\nFossil exploration
\nUnearth the past with Ca
rboniferous fossils! Museum educators will showcase real fossils\, explai
ning their significance in industrial history and the origins of coal and
oil used to make plastic.