plastics

Captain Green shows readers how to make a difference in eliminating plastic waste and helping protect sea creatures.

Learn how plastic is harming marine animals and ends up in the oceans, includes suggestions on how to solve the plastic pollution problem.

"Plastic seems like a miraculous invention. You can make it into any shape, color or size, and it can be flexible or sturdy. Plastic also lasts forever--and that's a big problem. It's estimated that by 2050 there'll be more pounds of plastic in our oceans than pounds of fish. Recycling programs are growing faster than the collected plastic can be processed, and not all plastic can be recycled.Learn about the creative solutions that visionary people across the planet are using to curb plastic waste. Become an Emergency Planetary Technician and find out what you can do every day to tame plastic."--.

Discusses the problem that plastic pollution causes, especially in the ocean where massive garbage patches have formed that put marine life at risk, and explores ways it may be reduced.

"While visiting her grandparents, who run whale-watching tours in Jamaica, Rocket sees first-hand how plastic is harming ocean creatures, and organizes a crew to clean up the local beach"--OCLC.

The oceans cover 71 percent of the earth and are essential for plant and animal life to survive. More than 3 billion people around the world make their living from the oceans. But pollution from plastic, oil, and sewage is threatening to destroy the marine biosphere. Ocean pollution is widespread and difficult to clean, but new technologies and dedicated people are giving the oceans new life.

"Every kid can be a superhero, fighting plastic waste at home, at school, and in their community. This engaging guide is chockfull of facts, vibrant art, graphics, and #2minutesuperhero missions-- practical ways to take action now. Some ideas may spring to mind right away, such as picking up trash. Others are surprising, such as learning to cook with fresh ingredients or mending clothes. Readers will learn not only how to combat plastic waste head-on, but how to advocate for a cleaner world, beginning at home. Anti-plastic campaigner Martin Dorey brings both extensive experience and boundless enthusiasm to this essential bookok for young people who want to create a better world."--Provided bypublisher.

"Plastic pollution is one of the most urgent environmental problems facing our planet. This timely title shows how we can stop plastics from doing further harm. Find out what plastics are, how they are made, and why they are so widely used. Case studies reveal the negative impact of plastics, especially micro beads and single-use plastics, on the oceans and coasts, as well as in our landfills and food chains"--Provided by publisher.

Enlightening main content, charts, and annotated quotes by experts shed light on the concept of sustainable living, while full-color photographs and informative sidebars show readers realistic changes they can make in their lives to protect the planet.

Readers will learn about the basic properties of several types of materials, from wood to plastic.