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Marine pollution Juvenile literature Plastic marine debris Environmental aspects Juvenile literature Plastic scrap Plastic scrap Environmental aspects Plastic scrap Environmental aspects Juvenile literature Plastic scrap Juvenile literature Plastic scrap Recycling Plastics Plastics Environmental aspects Plastics Environmental aspects Juvenile literatureKim, Eun-ju
Summary: We all know plastic use is a big problem, but when did we start using plastic? And why? Start a journey through the life cycle of plastic to learn how plastics are produced, the many uses of plastics throughout the last century, how our plastic use has spiralled out of control, and some ideas for what we can do about it. Here's the whole story about plastic- filled with information to empower...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribble 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.72 KIMPêgo, Ana
Summary: "When she was young, biologist Ana Pêgo didn't play in a backyard but on a beach. As she grew older, Ana realized that a new species was becoming more and more common in the sand. She decided to collect the species and give it a name: Plasticus maritimus. She dedicated her life to studying plastic in the oceans and raising awareness of the danger it poses to the health of the planet. Inspired...
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Publisher / Publication Date: David Suzuki Institute/Greystone Kids 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 363.738 PEGRitchie, Scot
Summary: "In the seventh book in the Exploring Our Community series, the five friends learn all about how to reduce plastic pollution. It's Nick's birthday, and he wants to celebrate by challenging his friends to a No Plastics Day. While going a whole day without using single-use plastic, the five friends learn about how much plastic surrounds us in our daily lives; the garbage patch gyres in the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Daynes, Katie
Summary: Why is there so much plastic in the world? How does it help us? What's the problem and how can we solve it? These are just some of the 60+ questions answered in this timely and topical book. The facts are presented in a friendly and quirky way, helping kids to understand this global predicament and inspiring them to be part of the solution.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Set Lift Flap 363.728 Daynes 2019Poynter, Dougie
Summary: How can YOU help save our planet? This awesome and inspiring guide, written by McFly bassist and environmental activist Dougie Poynter, will show you how to get involved in the mission to cut out single-use plastic. Plastic is everywhere and it sucks. It fills up our oceans, endangers our wildlife and never goes away.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.738 POYSalt, Rachel
Summary: "An exploration of the ways in which we use and dispose of plastic and how our dependence on plastic is negatively impacting our planet. The text concludes with a call to action for readers to help change the current rates of plastic use."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.72 SALDorey, Martin
Summary: Find out what you can do, starting today, to make a difference to the plastic crisis - and all it takes is 2 minutes of your time. Open this book with your children, give it to your friends. Share your #2minutesolution on twitter and instagram and inspire others. With its smart, surprising and simple solutions, No More Plastic shows how we can all make a genuine difference. Martin Dorey,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ebury Press 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 363.72 DORCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 363.72 DORHood, Susan
Summary: This collection of brilliant, lyrical nonfiction poems with bright, colorful illustrations highlights the threat of plastic and the kids who are fighting for change to save our planet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 628.4 HOOSimon, Matt
Summary: In A Poison Like No Other, Matt Simon reveals a whole new dimension to the plastic crisis, one even more disturbing than plastic bottles washing up on shores and grocery bags dumped in landfills. Dealing with discarded plastic is bad enough, but when it starts to break down, the real trouble begins. The very thing that makes plastic so useful and ubiquitous – its toughness – means it never...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Island Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 363.738 SIMBlom, Kirsti
Summary: Plastic garbage knows no borders. Dumped into the sea, it floats on ocean currents and is distributed around the globe, threatening the livelihoods of sea birds and animals who both eat and are trapped by plastic waste. Told from the perspective of a Northern Fulmar, a sea bird who makes its home in the northeast Atlantic and across the northern hemisphere, Plastic Sea: A Bird's-eye View uses...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cornell Lab Publishing Group 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.72 BLOBeer, Julie
Summary: "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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.738 BEETerry, Beth.
Summary: The creator of the blog My Plastic-Free Life provides personal anecdotes, stats about the environmental and health problems related to plastic and personal solutions, handy lists and charts and tips on how to limit one's plastic footprint and get involved in community action.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Pub. 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 363.738 TERMoore, Charles
Summary: In the summer of 1997, Charles Moore set sail from Honolulu for California after competing in a trans-Pacific race. When he and his crew took a shortcut through the seldom-traversed North Pacific Subtropical Gyre, a vast oceanic "desert" where winds are slack, Moore realized his ship was skimming through a plastic soup. He had stumbled upon the largest garbage dump on the planet, soon to be...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avery 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 363.738 MOONewman, Patricia
Summary: A team of scientists explore the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, where millions of pieces of plastic have gathered, having drifted there from rivers, beaches, and ocean traffic all over the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2014
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Place a hold to request this item.Dorey, Martin
Summary: Every kid can be a superhero, fighting plastic waste at home, at school, and in their community. This engaging guide is chockfull of facts, vibrant art, graphics, and #2minutesuperhero missions-- practical ways to take action now. Some ideas may spring to mind right away, such as picking up trash. Others are surprising, such as learning to cook with fresh ingredients or mending clothes. Readers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2020