Précieux déchets, the exhibition to help you consume differently, at the Cité des Sciences

After inaugurating Urgence Climatique, its new permanent exhibition, and Ville de demain, a temporary exhibition on how to reduce the carbon footprint of cities, the Cité des Sciences continues its commitment to ecology with a brand new exhibition devoted to waste.

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Urgence Climatique, the Cité des Sciences exhibition to raise awareness
The Cité des Sciences is a lively place for families, a veritable paradise for young and old alike, where there's always something to do, discoveries to explore and loads of information to learn. The latest permanent exhibition, Urgence climatique, opens on May 16, 2023. [Read more]

Starting December 5, 2023, Précieux déchets (Precious Waste) is an educational exhibition where you'll learn all about your waste, what your consumption patterns mean in terms of carbon footprint, and above all, how to recycle and reuse it to give it a second life. Not only will you come away knowing how to drastically reduce your waste, from your food to your clothes to your everyday habits, but above all, you'll discover numerous designers and companies promotingupcycling (a technique aimed at improving and reusing a damaged object without destroying it) or recycling.

An exhibition as educational as it is useful, to be seen at the Cité des Sciences from December 5, 2023 to September 1, 2024!

Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie: scientific discoveries and fun for all the family
The Cité des sciences et de l'industrie is packed with fun and educational exhibitions for the whole family to discover, in the heart of the Parc de la Villette. It's the perfect place to learn all about the world around us! [Read more]