Kids vs. plastic : ditch the straw and find the pollution solution to bottles, bags, and other single-use plastics : how you can be a waste warrior!
by Beer, Julie (Children's author),
Print Book 2020 |
Available at 8 Libraries 8 of 8 copies |
Summary
It's in your toothbrush ... your clothes ... your earbuds. Chances are, you're touching it right now. We're talking about plastic! Plastic is absolutely everywhere and in practically everything we touch, from pens to water bottles to sports equipment. And a lot of it is used once and then thrown away. Unfortunately, it takes a REALLY long time for plastic to break down and it can be harmful to our environment, especially wildlife. But why and when did we start using it in so much stuff? And how do we stop?
Discover shocking stats and surprising facts; inspirational interviews with National Geographic explorers and leading researchers who are working tirelessly to protect the planet; tons of simple suggestions for sustainable swaps; and more eco-friendly choices and smart action steps. This book answers all of your burning questions about plastic and offers tangible ways to get involved, reduce plastic use, and create a more plastic-free future!
Discover shocking stats and surprising facts; inspirational interviews with National Geographic explorers and leading researchers who are working tirelessly to protect the planet; tons of simple suggestions for sustainable swaps; and more eco-friendly choices and smart action steps. This book answers all of your burning questions about plastic and offers tangible ways to get involved, reduce plastic use, and create a more plastic-free future!
Contents
Introduction: A plastic planetPlastic 101
An ocean of plastic
Waste warriors
Paring down on plastic
Plastics repackaged
The end of the line: recycle!
Looking ahead.
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Booklist Review: "Additional Information
Series | National Geographic kids. |
Subjects |
Plastic scrap
-- Environmental aspects
-- Juvenile literature.
Pollution prevention -- Juvenile literature. Plastic marine debris -- Juvenile literature. Plastics -- Environmental aspects. Plastic scrap -- Environmental aspects. Pollution prevention. |
Publisher | Washington, D.C :National Geographic,2020 |
Other Titles | Kids versus plastic |
Language |
English |
Notes |
Includes index. |
Description |
127 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm. |
ISBN | 9781426339110 1426339119 9781426339103 1426339100 9781713718949 1713718944 |
Other | Classic View |