The Plastic Problem - Lonely Planet Kids

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Plastic is all around us-in our shoes, toys, water bottles, and even food packaging. It’s so common that going a day without using it feels nearly impossible. But this widespread use is causing serious harm to our planet, wildlife, and ourselves.

Learn how to cut down on plastic and protect the environment with practical, easy steps.

The Plastic Problem is your go-to guide for becoming a 'plastic patroller' instead of a plastic polluter. This follow-up to the popular 101 Small Ways to Save the World offers simple, effective ways to reduce plastic in your daily life and inspire those around you to do the same.

Inside, you'll discover how to:

• Pack a zero waste travel kit to minimize rubbish on family trips
• Care for your clothes better, swap with friends, and embrace hand-me-downs
• Switch to natural tooth powders and use an electric toothbrush that isn’t disposable
• Bring your lunch in reusable containers with reusable cutlery
• Buy less, reuse more, and recycle what you no longer need
• Always carry reusable bags when shopping

This book breaks down what plastic is, where it comes from, and why it’s so widely used. It explains the problems caused by plastic and why it’s crucial to stop relying on it. Most importantly, it encourages you to take action by making smarter, eco-friendly choices and becoming a 'Precycler', someone who picks what’s best for the planet over what’s easiest.

Every small step you take helps make our oceans cleaner and our planet healthier. Are you ready to join the challenge and say no to plastic?

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