With lockdowns back in the news and winter driving residents indoors in the Northern Hemisphere comes word of online entertainment about something near and dear to the hearts of many a reader here: Plastics!

The Museum of Plastics 2121 is said to be a nuanced, sensitive, and insightful collection of virtual installments set in a future that looks back on a version of the present when humanity decided to ban single-use plastics and managed to curb climate destruction.

Called the world’s first virtual museum, the project has been set up by South Africa’s Baz-Art, an NPO that seeks to create public engagement through urban art; compatriot eco-activist organisation Greenpop, and UK immersive tech company Cooperative Innovations, with support from the British Council.

Curators say visitors can uncover the story of plastics – its history, science, industry, and impact on our environment. They will also learn the importance of establishing a circular economy, and a new wing of the museum is scheduled to go online each week until mid-December. People can ponder the exhibits from the comfort of their own home via the Oculus Quest virtual reality system or with a special viewing app for Windows.