Publisher's Synopsis
Plastic is all around us. It's in the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. But what do we really know about this miracle material that has permeated our lives?
In The Truth About Plastic, you'll discover the hidden dangers of plastic, the false solutions of big plastic polluters, the dark side of recycling, the government's weak policies, and our plastic habits that are destroying the planet.
Exposing these truths will help open your eyes to the clear and present danger and imminent threat of plastic pollution to the planet.
The plastic crisis is not just an environmental problem, but it's also a social, economic, and health problem that must be addressed-and fast!
Plastic pollution harms our ecosystem by making it difficult for marine life to survive, damaging coral reefs, and wreaking havoc to our health. No one or nothing is safe from the real and devastating effects of plastic pollution.
The Truth About Plastic is a revealing book that also serves as a blueprint that will help you navigate your way to a plastic-free life. It will guide you on how to reduce your reliance on plastic and how to protect yourself from the effects of plastic inhalation and ingestion. You'll have a better appreciation of the reuse, refuse, reduce, and recycle system.
By having a better understanding of what plastic is and what it does to the environment, you are essentially sizing up the enemy in order to have a fighting chance to survive its onslaught. You'll also discover environmental allies that you can partner with to help make a change in the way you use and dispose of plastic products, as well as bring awareness about plastic pollution to a wider audience.
By following the practical, actionable steps presented in this book, you will not only reduce your plastic footprint, but you'll also be able to better protect yourself from the effects of plastic pollution
