15.4.2017 | History
You can’t do everything, but at least you can do something
The thought in this headline comes to mind when we attended the opening of the new exhibition #Ocean Free of Plastic” at the Energy Discovery Centre in Tallinn in early March.
Every year 10 million tonnes of plastic finds its way into our oceans. It’s even thought that in 2500 years, there will be more plastic than fish in the water.
Plastic that makes its way into the oceans harms both plant life and animals. Small bits of plastic are consumed by fish, which are then consumed by humans. It’s sad to see birds like the albatross gather plastic pieces to feed itself and its young.
The discovery centre’s exhibition presents very easy ways in which each of us can do our part and start using less plastic bags, ultimately leading to less plastic waste in our oceans. We don’t need to use plastic grocery bags and we don’t need to buy disposable water bottles, when we can reuse old ones. Look for cosmetics that don’t contain plastic.
The exhibition has come to Estonia from Denmark and is open until the end of April.
Location
Energy Discovery Centre (Energia Avastuskeskus),
Põhja pst. 29, Tallinn
www.energiakeskus.ee
Click on the address to see the location.
TEXT SILJA HURSKAINEN, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV
To learn more about this and similar topics
20.4.2024 | History
In honour of Veterans Day the Estonian War Museum will unveil 3 new exhibits today. Entrance is also free
To mark Veterans Day, the Estonian War Museum will unveil 3 new exhibits in its military equipment hangar on … Read more
28.2.2024 | History
Explore Tallinn’s cultural treasures for free on Museum Sunday
On the first Sunday of every month, you can discover the rich cultural heritage of Tallinn for free as … Read more
14.1.2024 | History
A museum that shares the story of soviet resistance in Tartu
As an outsider, walking past the unassuming and normal-looking 30s apartment building at Riga 15 (halfway between the city … Read more
14.12.2023 | History
An art museum full of unique treasures
The art gallery of the Narva Museum is located in the Gloria bastion, which was built in 1777. It … Read more
14.11.2023 | History
Have you ever wanted to spend a night at a museum?
Have you ever spent a night in a museum? This week it’s possible. The Seaplane Harbour museum (Lennusadam) in … Read more
24.10.2023 | History
Explore 50 years of Estonian handbag design
A new exhibition, which tells the story of Estonian handbag design in the first half of the 20th century, … Read more
29.8.2023 | History
Free Museum Sunday this weekend
On the first Sunday of every month in Tallinn, you can enjoy the collections and exhibitions of the city’s … Read more
18.6.2023 | History
A wonderful view of Tallinn awaits from the top of the tower of Niguliste Museum
After almost a year of renovation, the Niguliste Museum in Tallinn’s old town has reopened. The elevator and viewing … Read more