A free interactive exhibit that encourages people to get hands on to tackle the climate crisis arrives in Glasgow this week.

Consumed, a free pop-up exhibition, encourages people to think about society’s throwaway culture through a series of games and interactive displays housed in converted shipping containers.

In George Square from Friday to Thursday, August 18, the exhibit aims to inspire people to cut their carbon footprint and contribute to a circular economy in Scotland by raising awareness of the impact consumption has on the planet.

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The exhibit is a partnership between Zero Waste Scotland and Edinburgh Science and will travel around Scotland to teach people about the power of making their things last.

Iain Gulland, chief executive of Zero Waste Scotland, said: ““Four-fifths of Scotland’s carbon footprint comes from the products and materials we make, use, and throw away - often before we need to.

“That’s a huge and really worrying amount and makes it very clear that we need to rethink our relationship with ‘stuff’ if we’re serious about tackling climate change.

“The Consumed exhibition is a great opportunity to raise awareness of that, and I would encourage everyone to visit while it’s in Glasgow.”

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Simon Gage, director and CEO of Edinburgh Science, added: “Many of us want to make better choices about how we lead our lives to reduce the impact we have on the earth; the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the goods we consume we know all leave their mark.

“Consumed is an interactive exhibition aimed at everyone, that shows how to make better choices without compromising on our quality of life.

“It tells a story of hope in which science, technology, engineering, art, design and innovation combine first to reveal the impacts of our purchasing and consumption habits, and then shows how through simple changes in our behaviour coupled with innovation in how things are made and used, we can all head towards a more sustainable lifestyle.

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“Consumed is a fantastic way to help people in Scotland understand how little shifts in the way we do things can make a big difference to the future health of our planet.”

The exhibition comes shortly after the Scottish Government launched two public consultations on proposals for a Circular Economy Bill and Route Map to 2025. They form part of strategic plans to deliver Scotland’s zero waste and circular economy ambitions.

The public has until Monday, August 22 to take part in the consultations. More information can be found on Zero Waste Scotland’s dedicated microsite at livingcircular.scot.