Explains how to use the scientific method to conduct several science experiments with plastics and polymers, and includes ideas for science fair projects.
Looks at what happens to plastic items when they are thrown away, explains what recycling is, and shows ways in which plastic bottles, containers, and bags can be reused, with instructions for a related craft project.
This book explains that plastic is a manufactured material and that it is used for containers, buildings, packaging, plastic parts, and materials called composites.
Explores mankind's use of plastic throughout history and details the impact this material has had on the formation of the modern world. Outlines the negatives of using his material, from its harm on the environment to its use of precious fossil fuels, and argues that a new system of plastic use is required to avert further damage.
