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Plastic : past, present, and future

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The world consumes over 300 million tonnes of plastic each year. But when did we start using plastic? And why? Where does all the plastic waste go?Journey through the life cycle of plastic - how plastics are produced and recycled, the many uses of plastics throughout the last century, how our plastic use and pollution has spiralled out of control, and what we can do about it.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Claire X. ★★★★★

My son needed a clear explanation of plastic pollution for his school project, and this book's journey through the entire life cycle—from creation to waste—made it click for him instantly. The 300 million tonne stat really drives home the scale of the problem.

Joseph ★★★★★

I was shocked to learn we go through 300 million tonnes of plastic yearly—this book breaks down that staggering number with clear explanations. The way it traces plastic from its invention to the waste crisis we face now kept me turning pages. Definitely opened my eyes.

Henry S. ★★★★★

The timeline of plastic development is laid out so clearly in this book, from early Bakelite to our current waste crisis. My kids were actually fascinated by the illustrations showing how long different items take to decompose. It's made our whole family more conscious about single-use packaging.