plastics

One of the biggest problems facing Earth today is man-made: plastic. Because this material is so versatile, it became the default for making just about everything for years. From drink cups to toys, plastic is all around us. But very little plastic is recycled, and that which is recycled is done so improperly. Readers may be familiar with bans on plastic bags and other solutions to the plastic problem, but this title takes them a step further in understanding how and why we got into trouble in the first place as well as how people might be able to fix it.

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.

"[This book] . . . skips over preaching and platitudes common to books on environmentalism and instead gets right to the real information that kids need. It takes readers through every step of the recycling process, from the moment that they throw an item in the bin to its journey through the recycling machinery and on its way to its new life. It gives kids the answers and resources they need to be far better informed than their parents, many of whom were raised on the un-nuanced and often inaccurate 'recycling solves everything' mantra. It shows how sorting concepts that kids already know and practice can be applied to waste. And it empowers even early elementary school children to make smarter choices about consumption and disposal, using ideas and examples that they can understand. Adapted from the adult nonfiction book of the same title, 'Can I Recycle This?' is a both fun and educational book to teach the littlest readers the hows and whys of recycling, and to introduce them to the responsibility that we all have to protect the environment"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the harmful effects of plastic pollution on the earth's oceans, and ways to reduce the use of plastics. Includes critical thinking questions, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

The familiar refrain of "recycle, reduce, reuse" has been around for decades. Nonetheless, many people still don't make the effort to follow these principles when disposing of used items or obtaining new ones. This vital volume helps readers understand why recycling is important, how it happens, and the problems that arise during the recycling process. Additionally, it offers age-appropriate solutions readers can begin to implement in their lives and communities right away and long term.

"Dives into the scientific and cultural history of the waste humans produce, examining why we make so much trash, why we're so bad at handling it, and how we can stop it (that is, us) from ruining the planet"--Provided by publisher.

Cora's sandcastle-building contest is canceled due to litter on the beach, but determined to save her favorite place she, along with a few friends, gets to work picking up single-use plastics that have washed onto shore.

"Introduces readers to what plastic pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help"--Provided by publisher.

A whale takes a child on an adventure across the ocean, and together they explore the wonders of the ocean world, but also the sad state of plastic pollution--and the child returns home to try and help the whale to save his marine home.

"This book explains how plastics are ever more present in our oceans, lakes, and streams"--Back cover.