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1) Plastics
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133 pages ; 18 cm.
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"An overview of the science of plastics, what makes them a desired material choice, why they are harmful to humans, animals, and the environment, and how we can replace them"--
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64 pages ; 16 cm.
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"In this personal, moving essay, youth activist Hannah Testa shares with readers how she led a grassroots political campaign to successfully pass state legislation limiting single-use plastics and how she influenced global businesses to adopt more sustainable practices"--
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We use it every day in products as varied as prescription drugs, toys, and toothbrushes. In less than a century, plastics have become integral to our daily lives. But plastic waste also clogs Earth's oceans and other water bodies. Research has shown that microplastics have even accumulated in our bodies. This timely book investigates our increasingly problematic use of plastics in all areas of our lives and how our attempts to curb use and mitigate...
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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"Hood's poems highlight the threat of plastic and shows how it is hurting the health of our planet. You'll discover how scientists are using jellyfish snot and other methods to break down plastic pollution faster. Hood then introduces readers to young activists who are standing up and speaking out for change-- and inspires you to change the way you think about plastic!"--Provided by publisher.
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Plastic pollution is one of the most urgent environmental problems facing our planet. This timely title shows how we can stop plastics from doing further harm. Find out what plastics are, how they are made, and why they are so widely used. Case studies reveal the negative impact of plastics, especially micro beads and single-use plastics, on the oceans and coasts, as well as in our landfills and food chains.
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259 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"The book that answers the age-old question: Can I Recycle This? Since the dawn of the recycling system, men and women the world over have stood by their bins, holding an everyday object, wondering, "can I recycle this?" This simple question reaches into our concern for the environment, the care we take to keep our homes and our communities clean, and how we interact with our local government. Recycling rules seem to differ in every municipality,...
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From food packaging to toys, plastic has become an integral part of society, but what is it doing to our planet? Are we able to make alternatives or cut out plastic altogether? Listen in to this best of collection from Seeker as they take you through the crazy laboratory accident that helped create plastic, the scientists who are creating infinitely recyclable plastic, and what the world would look like without plastic.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"Can I Recycle This? 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...
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When was the last time you ate or drank from a plastic container or cup? Last week, yesterday or today? If you did, then, you must read this. When was the last time you ate food stored in a can? Last month, week or yesterday? If you did, you must glance through this. It is in your interest. If you are a parent or intend to be a parent, you must read this. It is all about wares, canned food, plastics- the good plastics and the bad ones. The potential...
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A decade to save the planet.
That's the current call to arms. Targets are set, governments vow to do their bit and on a societal level we are encouraged to do ours by choosing to forego all things plastic. The question is whether this is the right decision or are we inadvertently at risk of doing more harm than good? Are there other factors in play needing equal consideration?
The book will follow the story of plastic, and to an extent rubber (known...
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"Milly Zantow wanted to solve the problem of her towns full landfill and ended up creating a global recycling standard the system of numbers you see inside the little triangle on plastics. This is the inspiring story of how she mobilized her community, creating sweeping change to help the environment."--Amazon.com.
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The Plastics Paradox is the first and only book to reveal the truth about plastics and the environment. Based on over 400 scientific articles, it dispels the myths that the public believe today.
We are told that plastics are not green when in fact, they are usually the greenest choice according to lifecycle analysis (LCA)
We are told that plastics create a waste problem when they are proven to dramatically reduce waste, for example replacing 1lb of...
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Xploration Earth 2050 volume 3
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Plastic is one of mankind's most revolutionary inventions.
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324 pages ; 24 cm
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In this probing look at how plastic built the modern world-- and the price the world has paid for plastic-- journalist Freinkel points out that we're nearing a crisis point and gives readers the tools needed through lively anecdotes and analysis.
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Plastic is everywhere . . . even in our oceans! But how did it get there, and why does it matter? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of plastic pollution and discover steps we can...
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Do all polymers melt? What does a chain of polymer atoms look like? Which cups insulate hot drinks best? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, student scientists can learn the answers to these questions and more. For students interested in competing in science fairs, this book contains great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.
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We use plastic everyday, but it often ends up in oceans and animal habitats. Find out what plastic pollution is and how it affects humans, animals, and Earth. Included are tips on how to use less plastic and other ways you can help save Earth.
Level 2 readers are aimed at children who are becoming more confident at reading on their own. Simple sentences and informative captions help readers understand new ideas, while key words increase readers'...
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We cannot solve the problem of plastics simply by recycling more. The plastic in the oceans, the soil, and our bodies is a symptom of the broader problem of disposable culture. We are not just treating objects as disposable--we are treating ourselves and each other as disposable, too.
The story of plastics parallels the story of my life, from my childhood living aboard a sailboat to graduate work on plastics and endocrine disruption, and ultimately...
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