Name: Plastics Waste Problem by Alicia Chrysostomou 2023 Paperback
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Further Details Title: Plastics: Just a Load of Rubbish? Condition: New Author: Alicia Chrysostomou Format: Paperback EAN: 9781915643797 Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Genre: Science Nature & Math ISBN-10: 1915643791 ISBN: 9781915643797 Publisher: Hero Language: English Item Height: 234mm Item Length: 156mm Item Weight: 500g Subtitle: Re-evaluating Plastic and Its Role in Saving the Environment Release Date: 10/05/2023 Type: Political Science & Ideology Release Year: 2023 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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Author	Alicia Chrysostomou
Book Title	Plastics : Just a Load of Rubbish
Dewey Decimal	668.4
Dewey Edition	23
Format	Trade Paperback
Genre	Technology & Engineering, Science
ISBN-10	1915643791
ISBN-13	9781915643797
Intended Audience	Trade
Item Height	0.7 in
Item Length	9.2 in
Item Weight	17.6 Oz
Item Width	6.1 in
LC Classification Number	TP1120
Language	English
Number of Pages	288 Pages
Publication Year	2023
Publisher	HERO
Synopsis	Are plastics really the enemy in our fight to save the planet? Encouraged by media stories and government targets, many of us are making well-meaning attempts to forgo the use of plastics in a bid to save the environment. But are we inadvertently at risk of doing more harm than good? Are there other factors in play needing equal consideration? Plastics: Just a Load of Rubbish? examines the history and usage of the multi-faceted material that is plastic and asks some challenging questions both of the material and of ourselves. Could it be that our push for materials that are anything but plastic can actually cause more harm to the planet? Do we in fact need a paradigm shift in our outlook? Can plastics in fact further our desire to become better environmentally protective citizens? Along the way this book seeks to enlighten and entertain with fascinating facts about this much maligned material. So if you've ever wondered what exactly is a bioplastic, why some but not all plastics can be recycled and the role a clumsy cat played in the development of early plastics, then read on. Just how much do we really know about this material? Maybe now it's time to learn more., A decade to save the planet. That's the current call to arms. Targets are set, governments vow to do their bit and on a societal level we are encouraged to do ours by choosing to forego all things plastic. The question is whether this is the right decision or are we inadvertently at risk of doing more harm than good? Are there other factors in play needing equal consideration? The book will follow the story of plastic, and to an extent rubber (known collectively as polymers), and all with an eye to the overarching theme of the environment. It will ask some challenging questions but also sets out to inform. It begins by building a picture. Just what exactly is a plastic, how did it gain such a dominant role in our lives? Are recent denouncements fully justified? By better understanding plastics, a clearer opinion can be formed of their usefulness and their potential to alleviate serious environmental concerns.
Topic	Textiles & Polymers, Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Physics / Polymer, Chemistry / Industrial & Technical
brand	HERO
gtin13	9781915643797

Reviews

Rated 3 out of 5

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This book offers a fresh take on plastic's environmental impact, challenging common assumptions with well-researched insights. Alicia Chrysostomou presents a balanced view, exploring how plastic can be part of the solution rather than just the problem. Engaging and thought-provoking, it’s a must-read for anyone concerned about sustainability. The paperback format makes it easy to carry and read anywhere. Highly recommended for eco-conscious readers!