Museum made entirely of plastic highlights uses of the material in Madrid

There is a lot of talk about the way we use and dispose of plastic in nature , and now an entire museum dedicated to this has opened in Madrid, Spain. The so-called Plastic Museum was created with the intention of highlighting the importance of plastic in our lives. , as well as the possibilities of reusing the material. But it doesn't end there: not only the theme, but the entire museum is made of plastic – walls, ceilings and floors, all made of plastic. Inside, several pieces were displayed that highlight the advantages of the material when used correctly . Among them are essential objects for health care, communication, construction, food and sustainable mobility.

The museum was designed by Delavegacanolasso studio, which specializes in prefabricated modular architecture . With a total area of 73.5 m², the construction uses plastic materials such as polyethylene, methacrylate, polycarbonate and PVC. All of these will be recycled when the museum is dismantled . in order to expand the possibilities of using this material and, once again, reinforce the importance of its sustainable use. "This museum highlights the importance of using plastic and its contribution to protecting the environment at all stages : ecodesign, use, reuse and recycling," says Alicia Martín, spokesperson for EsPlásticos, a platform that brings together the various agents that are part of the plastics sector in Spain. For those who cannot visit the museum in person, the Plastic Museum offers a virtual tour of the interior of the museum on its website , creating a complete experience for the user through photos and videos. Source: Archdaily