Explores the terrible cost of plastic pollution on land and ocean environments and offers advice for readers on what they can do to limit their own plastic waste and help eliminate what is already polluting the planet. Includes a glossary.
a guide to changing the world, one plastic bottle at a time
McCallum, Will
2019
". . . 'How To Give Up Plastic' is a straightforward guide to eliminating plastic from your life. Going room by room through your home and workplace, Greenpeace activist Will McCallum teaches you how to spot disposable plastic items and find plastic-free, sustainable alternatives to each one. From carrying a reusable straw, to catching microfibers when you wash your clothes, to throwing plastic-free parties, you'll learn new and intuitive ways to reduce plastic waste. And by arming you with a wealth of facts about global plastic consumption and anecdotes from activists fighting plastic around the world, you'll also learn how to advocate to businesses and leaders in your community and across the country to commit to eliminating disposable plastics for good"--Provided by publisher.
"People throw away plastic every day. Lots of it ends up in the ocean. It can harm marine wildlife there. Scientists are developing technology that helps collect plastic from the ocean. [This book] looks at the science behind the technology, its risks, and how it could help improve life on Earth"--Provided by publisher.
An introduction to plastic that explains how it was invented, traces its history, describes the many different kinds and uses of plastic, explores what plastics are made of, discusses the importance of recycling plastic, and examines the future of plastic.
"Readers learn how many types of plastic were invented accidentally by scientists who were trying to make something else . . . describes how these discoveries were made and how they would go on to change the world in ways both big and small"--Provided by publisher.
"Come along as five friends help to reduce plastic pollution in their community. For their first mission, Nick challenges his friends to celebrate his birthday with a No-Plastic Day. That means saying no thanks to single-use plastics like straws, cups, containers, cutlery, bags and more for a whole day!-- Back of cover.
Did you know that plastic will melt when it is heated to a very high temperature? Once it has been melted, it can be turned into a different shape. Discover more interesting facts about this material in Plastic.
Text and color illustrations explore how plastic use can be reduced, and how it can be reused and recycled. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
