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Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Our planet is in peril and needs your help! If you want to learn to reduce waste and save the Earth, here are practical tips and projects that make a difference! The bad news is, humans throw away too much trash. But the good news is, there are lots of easy ways you can get involved and make a difference! From ditching straws and banning glitter to hosting a plastic-free birthday party, helping to save the planet is not as difficult as you think....
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A history of the technological advancements behind the straw, how modern plastic straws harm the environment, and what is being done to solve the problem of plastic pollution"--
"From reeds used by ancient Sumerians to bendy straws in World War II hospitals, people have changed the straw to fit their needs for 5000 years. Today however, this useful tool is contributing to the plastic problem polluting our oceans. Once again, the simple straw needs...
Author
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces waste and how it is handled throughout the world; explains how some materials are recycled and reused; and discusses why reducing waste is an important factor in saving the environment.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
To celebrate his birthday, Nick and his friends avoid all single-use plastics for the day, as they learn about what plastic is made of, how much of it is used in daily life, and how it is polluting our oceans and affecting the food chain.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
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...
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