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Plastic Planet

Author : Georgia Amson-Bradshaw
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781445181615

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Plastic Planet offers young readers the perfect, non-alarmist introduction to Earth's plastic crisis Plastic pollution is now found in every environment on Earth, from the deepest oceans to the driest deserts and the most remote ice sheets. Plastic Planet offers readers aged 8 and up a look at plastic through the ages, exploring what it is, how it's made and how we have become so dependent on it in a single-use, disposable world. It highlights the social inequality of plastic pollution and explores how plastic has become a widespread and dangerous pollutant that is inextricably linked to climate change. The book looks ahead to possible solutions to our plastic crisis, from global changes such as changing people's mindsets, to innovations such as compostable plastics, to practical solutions such as recycling and bottle return schemes.

A Planet Full of Plastic

Author : Neal Layton
Publisher : Wren & Rook
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1526361736

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Everything is made of stuff. Some things are made of paper, like this book. And some things are made of PLASTIC. If you look around you, plastic is everywhere. Even in places where it's not meant to be. If it drops to the ground, it doesn't rot away - it sticks around for ever. Our world is drowning in plastic, and it's a big problem. Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to explain where plastic comes from, why it doesn't biodegrade, and why that's dangerous for animals and humans alike. But he's also FULL of ideas for how you can help! From giving up straws in juice cartons to recycling all we can and taking part in a beach clean, A Planet Full of Plastic will get young readers excited about how they can make a difference to keep Planet Earth happy. This brilliant non-fiction picture book, illustrated in Neal's trademark collage style, is perfect for readers aged 5-7 who love nature and want to help the environment.

Plastic Planet

Author : GEORGIA. AMSON-BRADSHAW
Publisher : Enslow Publishing
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1978531559

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Plastic Planet by GEORGIA. AMSON-BRADSHAW Pdf

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.

Plastic-Free

Author : Beth Terry
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 668 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-21
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781634500357

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“Guides readers toward the road less consumptive, offering practical advice and moral support while making a convincing case that individual actions . . . do matter.” —Elizabeth Royte, author, Garbage Land and Bottlemania Like many people, Beth Terry didn’t think an individual could have much impact on the environment. But while laid up after surgery, she read an article about the staggering amount of plastic polluting the oceans, and decided then and there to kick her plastic habit. In Plastic-Free, she shows you how you can too, providing personal anecdotes, stats about the environmental and health problems related to plastic, and individual solutions and tips on how to limit your plastic footprint. Presenting both beginner and advanced steps, Terry includes handy checklists and tables for easy reference, ways to get involved in larger community actions, and profiles of individuals—Plastic-Free Heroes—who have gone beyond personal solutions to create change on a larger scale. Fully updated for the paperback edition, Plastic-Free also includes sections on letting go of eco-guilt, strategies for coping with overwhelming problems, and ways to relate to other people who aren’t as far along on the plastic-free path. Both a practical guide and the story of a personal journey from helplessness to empowerment, Plastic-Free is a must-read for those concerned about the ongoing health and happiness of themselves, their children, and the planet.

Yes, There are Alternatives to Plastic

Author : Jane Stewart Adams
Publisher : Grosvenor House Publishing
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781839759024

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Yes, There are Alternatives to Plastic by Jane Stewart Adams Pdf

Our world is suffocating in plastic! Every moment we are breathing it in and it is entering the bodies of all living creatures! We can't go on wrapping and bottling everything in toxic plastic, and must find natural and sustainable alternatives for all petrochemical plastic that is destroying our beloved Earth. I grew up when there was very little plastic and I want to show in Yes, there are Alternatives to Plastic that it is possible to live a plastic-less/eventually plastic-free life. We did it before and we can do it again. Dip into the handy A - Z of Swaps whenever you need a plastic-free tip or plastic-free cleaning advice.

The Plastic Problem

Author : Lonely Planet Kids,Aubre Andrus
Publisher : Lonely Planet Kids
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1788689364

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Look around you--plastic is everywhere! It's in your shoes, pens, toothbrush, car, toys, TV, water bottles, food packaging... It's almost impossible to get through one day without using it. And it's creating major problems for our world, our oceans, our animals and marine life, and ourselves. In The Plastic Problem, from the team that brought you 101 Small Ways to Save the World, you'll learn how to become a 'plastic patroller' instead of a plastic polluter by learning about the easy ways you can cut plastic out of your life. The simple actions found in this practical guide will help you protect our world and inspire your friends and family to do the same. Tips include: Pack a zero waste travel kit to help your family reduce its rubbish on trips Take better care of your clothes, swap items with friends, and get excited about hand-me-downs Switch your toothpaste for natural tooth powders and choose an electric, non-throwaway toothbrush Take your lunch to school in a reusable container and bring reusable cutlery Reduce the amount of things you buy, reuse what you have, and recycle what you no longer need Take reusable bags to the supermarket or with you when you go shopping Think twice about single-use bottled water and fruit juices As a future guardian of the planet, you can say no to plastic. Your actions, however small, can make a big difference every day. Are you up to the challenge? About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids--an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet--published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more.

Kids for the Ocean

Author : Anne Mäusbacher
Publisher : Pazifik-Netzwerk Verlag
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783966102612

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Our waste has an enormous impact on the underwater world, its ecosystems and inhabitants. Our health and survival are also affected. Can we change it? The Kids-for-the-Ocean education program has been developed for all children. As Generation Hope, they are the decision-makers of tomorrow and the bearers of hope to bring about change. The program is easy to use in class or during supervised free time. It is also designed for everyday family life. This book offers inspiration, solutions and is intended to encourage reasonable choices. Not only will Planet Ocean change - we, too, will change.

Saving the Planet with Pesticides and Plastic

Author : Dennis T. Avery
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105028516487

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Saving the Planet with Pesticides and Plastic by Dennis T. Avery Pdf

The second edition of Dennis Averys 1995 seminal work, Saving the Planet Through Pesticides and Plastics provides the flip side to environmentalist cries of spiraling cancer rates, rising global temperatures and decreasing rainforest acreage. Thoroughly updated and re-written with new information and data, Averys controversial book shows how agricultural technology can save the planet for both people and wildlife.

Thicker Than Water

Author : Erica Cirino
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781642831375

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Much of what you've heard about plastic pollution may be wrong. Instead of a great island of trash, the infamous Great Pacific Garbage Patch is made up of manmade debris spread over hundreds of miles of sea--more like a soup than a floating garbage dump. Less than nine percent of the plastic we create is reused, and microplastic fragments are found almost everywhere, even in our bodies. In Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis, journalist Erica Cirino brings readers on a globe-hopping journey to meet the scientists and activists telling the real story of the plastic crisis. New technologies and awareness bring some hope, but Cirino shows that we can only fix the problem if we begin to repair our throwaway culture. Thicker Than Water is an eloquent call to reexamine the systems churning out waves of plastic waste.

Life Without Plastic

Author : Jay Sinha,Chantal Plamondon
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-12
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781624144264

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Life Without Plastic by Jay Sinha,Chantal Plamondon Pdf

After the birth of their son, Jay Sinha and Chantal Plamondon set out on a journey to eliminate plastic baby bottles as the Canadian government banned BPA. When they found it was difficult to procure glass baby bottles, Jay and Chantal made it their mission to not only find glass and metal replacements for plastic, but to make those products accessible to the public as well. Printed on wood-free FSC (sustainable certified) paper and with BPA-free ink, Life Without Plastic strives to create more awareness on the issue of BPA, polycarbonates and other single-use plastics, and provides readers with safe, reusable and affordable alternatives. While plastic has its uses in technology, medical and some products around the home, certain single-use plastics release chemicals when put in contact with food and water. These disposable plastics are also found in produce and cleaning products. Jay and Chantal show readers how to analyze their personal plastic use, find alternatives and create easy replacements in this step-by-step guide. Get your family healthier, spread consciousness and create positive reflection on you for helping the environment by taking action.

Somebody Swallowed Stanley

Author : Sarah Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-02
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 1407195107

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Somebody Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts Pdf

"Plastic bags don't belong in the sea!" Everybody has a taste for Stanley - and the other ocean creatures just keepmistaking him for a delicious treat - but this is no ordinary jellyfish. Most jellyfish have dangly-gangly tentacles, but Stanley has two handles... Other jellyfish have a magical glow, but Stanley has stripes... Because Stanley (spoiler alert) is a plastic bag! A beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful message about plastic pollution from environmental expert Sarah Roberts. The perfect gift to introduce children to the issues of plastic in our oceans Brilliant for teachers to read to children in class when introducing them to pollution issues This book is made of material from well-managed FSC-certifiedforests and other controlled sources

Plastics and the Ocean

Author : Anthony L. Andrady
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119768401

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Plastics and the Ocean by Anthony L. Andrady Pdf

An insightful and multidisciplinary exploration of plastic pollutants in the ocean environment In Plastics and the Ocean, renowned researcher Anthony L. Andrady delivers a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of the sources, characterization, and environmental impacts of plastics in the ocean. The book focuses on macroplastics as well as micro-scale and nanoscale plastics and the human impacts of these that reach consumers via seafood. It also addresses the human behavioral aspects of the problem via discussions of the mismanagement of urban litter. A diverse collection of expert perspectives is arranged logically and guides the reader through this fast-evolving multi-disciplinary subject area. Beginning with an overview of the field, the book goes on to explore the importance of this area of research to related disciplines and to the everyday lives of consumers. This text offers engineers and scientists an up-to-date review of the subject and the state of the art as summarized by key researchers in the field. The book includes: A synthesis of leading voices in oceanography, biogeochemistry, industrial chemistry, ecotoxicology, polymer science, and behavioral science Discussions of the impacts of a range of marine plastics, including large debris, microplastics, and nanoplastics A summary of the abundance and impacts of plastics in various niches in the marine environment Descriptions of the current methodologies for sampling, detection, processing, and identification of plastic waste Plastics and the Ocean is an indispensable resource for professionals, researchers, instructors, and graduate students in polymer science, marine biology, and environmental engineering. It’s also a must-read text for chemical engineers, materials scientists, and environmental engineers seeking a one-stop resource that describes the origins, occurrence, composition, environmental fate, and biological impacts of plastic pollutants in an ocean environment.

Plastic Planet

Author : Georgia Amson-Bradshaw
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Plastics
ISBN : 166885029X

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Plastic Planet by Georgia Amson-Bradshaw Pdf

". . . Offers young readers a non-alarmist introduction to Earth's plastic crisis. Plastic pollution is now found in every environment on Earth, from the deepest oceans to the driest deserts and the most remote ice sheets. [This book] offers readers a look at plastic through the ages, exploring what it is, how it's made and how we have become so dependent on it in a single-use, disposable world. It highlights the social inequality of plastic pollution and explores how plastic has become a widespread and dangerous pollutant that is inextricably linked to climate change. The book looks ahead to possible solutions to our plastic crisis, from global changes such as changing people's mindsets, to innovations such as compostable plastics, to practical solutions such as recycling and bottle return schemes"--Provided by publisher.

Plastic Unlimited

Author : Alice Mah
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781509549474

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Despite the global movement to tackle plastic pollution, demand for plastics continues to rise. As the world transitions away from fossil fuels, plastics are set to be the biggest driver of oil demand. Single-use plastics – deemed essential in the fight against COVID-19 – have been given a new lease of life. In a world beset with crisis fatigue, what can we do to curb the escalating plastics crisis? In this book, Alice Mah reveals how petrochemical and plastics corporations have fought relentlessly to protect and expand plastics markets in the face of existential threats to business. From denying the toxic health effects of plastics to co-opting circular economy solutions to plastic waste and exploiting the opportunities offered up by the global pandemic, industry has deflected attention from the key problem: plastics production. The consequences of unfettered plastics growth are pernicious and highly unequal. We all have a part to play in reducing plastics consumption but we must tackle the problem at its root: the capitalist imperative for limitless growth.

The Last Straw: Kids Vs. Plastics

Author : Susan Hood
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0062981390

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The Last Straw: Kids Vs. Plastics by Susan Hood Pdf

"I encourage everyone to read this book." --Dr. Jane Goodall There's no doubt about it--plastic is in almost everything. From our phones and computers to our toys and utensils, plastic is everywhere. But the amount of plastic we throw away is hurting the health of our planet. With The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics, readers will be fascinated as they learn about the growing plastic problem and meet just a few of the young activists who are standing up and speaking out for change. You'll hear about the "Be Straw Free" campaign, started by nine-year-old Milo Cress. You'll discover how scientists are using jellyfish snot and munching, crunching caterpillars to break down plastic pollution faster. You'll meet Xóchitl Guadalupe Cruz López, the eight-year-old girl turning old plastic bottles into solar heaters. And there are many more incredible kids here, not much older than our readers, who will inspire us all to change the way we think about plastic! With an introduction from Milo Cress and bright, colorful illustrations from Christiane Engel, this collection of brilliant, lyrical nonfiction poems by award-winning author Susan Hood highlights the threat of plastic and the kids who are fighting for change to save our planet. Includes extensive backmatter with a timeline, author's note, further resources, and more.