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Book cover is beige with illustrations of the earth, a toothbrush, a turtle, a lunch box, a water bottle and straws. Brand reads "lonely planet kids"
Contents page shows section headings and what subjects are on each page. Illustrations of a green turtle, straws, a toy car, and two pump bottles.
Pages 8-9 titled "what is plastic" with sections explaining what is PET, HDPE and PVC, whether they are easy to recycle, safe to reuse and at least two examples of each. Main text reads "plastic can be soft or hard, clear or coloured, recyclable or not. Have you ever noticed a number stamped on a plastic item? It tells you which kind of plastic it is. Some are better for the environment - and your body - than others."
Pages 12-13 titled "Plastic through history" show the evolution of plastic from 1860s to today. Illustrations show different watch types, toys and a telephone. Main text reads "About 150 years ago, plastic was a really great invention that solved a lot of problems. But the benefits of plastic came at a cost - a cost that is too great for our planet and for our own health."
Pages 44-45 titled "In your bedroom" with 3 tips: "try to avoid plastic toys, buy used toys or borrow them, opt for experiences instead of toys". A section titled "The big picture" is about toys made of plastic.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Book cover is beige with illustrations of the earth, a toothbrush, a turtle, a lunch box, a water bottle and straws. Brand reads "lonely planet kids"
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Contents page shows section headings and what subjects are on each page. Illustrations of a green turtle, straws, a toy car, and two pump bottles.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Pages 8-9 titled "what is plastic" with sections explaining what is PET, HDPE and PVC, whether they are easy to recycle, safe to reuse and at least two examples of each. Main text reads "plastic can be soft or hard, clear or coloured, recyclable or not. Have you ever noticed a number stamped on a plastic item? It tells you which kind of plastic it is. Some are better for the environment - and your body - than others."
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Pages 12-13 titled "Plastic through history" show the evolution of plastic from 1860s to today. Illustrations show different watch types, toys and a telephone. Main text reads "About 150 years ago, plastic was a really great invention that solved a lot of problems. But the benefits of plastic came at a cost - a cost that is too great for our planet and for our own health."
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Pages 44-45 titled "In your bedroom" with 3 tips: "try to avoid plastic toys, buy used toys or borrow them, opt for experiences instead of toys". A section titled "The big picture" is about toys made of plastic.

The Plastic Problem

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60 small ways to reduce waste and save the Earth
This book teaches us that plastic is creating some big problems for Earth, it's wildlife and us! 

The Plastic Problem will help you find lot of genius and simple ways to cut out plastic. 

Find out what goes in a zero-waste travel kit, how to care for your clothes, swap items, and reduce, reuse and recycle! 


Additional Information: 
  • Written by Aubre Andrus
  • 112-page hardback edition
  • Lonely Planet Kids 
  • Publication Date: 01/03/2020
  • 215 x 172 mm
  • FSC certified paper
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