Kim Eun-joo, Lee Ji-won. Plastic. Harmful and Beneficial.

The world consumes more than 300 million tons of plastic annually.

What is this material, where did it come from? And why do we need it?

Let's take a look at the history of plastic and explore its entire life cycle: how it's produced and recycled, how its invention improved our quality of life, and how, more than a hundred years later, its mass consumption has spiraled out of control. And the main question: what can we all do today to stop polluting the planet with plastic waste?

5 reasons to buy the book "Plastic: Harmful and Useful":

A calm look at plastic—the authors explain that plastic isn't just evil, as it has improved our quality of life over the past 100 years, from medicine to airplanes that fly longer and save energy thanks to lightweight plastic parts. At the same time, the book shows how plastic harms marine animals and the environment as a whole;

– The book takes you on a journey through the history of plastic – when it was invented, how it has been used over the past 100 years, and how it has changed the world for better and for worse;

– Clear and accessible illustrations of technological processes: how plastic itself and various plastic items are produced, how and where it is recycled;

– The book will help start a conversation about the problem of plastic waste;

– Scientific consultant and project partner "Sobirator": together with specialists, all the facts were verified and adapted to the Russian context.

Reviews:

The authors warn that recycling alone won't solve the plastic waste problem. Readers are also advised to reduce their consumption of single-use plastic, learn about innovative solutions from scientists and activists, and recognize that eliminating plastic use is unlikely.

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