Enzo Suma discovered a sunscreen bottle from the 1960s while cleaning Carovigno beach. This led him to establish Archeoplastica, an online museum showcasing over 500 plastic relics found on Italian beaches. Suma emphasizes the significance of witnessing plastic's durability, as millions of tons enter the ocean annually. A recent expert review identifies a global plastics crisis, driven by increased production since the 1950s, posing serious threats to both human health and the environment. Suma's efforts aim to raise awareness about plastic pollution's lasting effects.
Enzo Suma's discovery of a 1960s sunscreen bottle sparked the creation of Archeoplastica, showcasing the durability of plastic waste found on Italian beaches.
Suma’s online museum, Archeoplastica, features over 500 plastic relics, emphasizing the extensive environmental impact of plastic pollution.
The review on plastic pollution indicates that around 11 million tons enter the oceans annually, highlighting an increasing global crisis.
Suma's initiative aims to raise awareness about the persistent nature of plastic in the environment and its effects on human health.
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