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Like many people, Beth Terry didn’t think an individual could have much impact on the environment. But while laid up after surgery, she read an article about the staggering amount of plastic polluting the oceans, and decided then and there to kick her plastic habit. In Plastic-Free, she shows you how you can too, providing personal anecdotes, stats about the environmental and health problems related to plastic, and individual solutions and tips...
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Skyhorse Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Like many people, Beth Terry didn't think an individual could have much impact on the environment. But while laid up after surgery, she read an article about the staggering amount of plastic polluting the oceans and decided then and there to kick her plastic habit. Now she wants to teach you how you can too.
3) Go Green or Go Home: Plastic-Free Life and Microplastic Avoidance - Instructions and Tips for a Sust
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English
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How do you contribute to the conservation of our planet? Do you value the environment? We'll explain how you can now live with less plastic waste.
Plastic-free living is no new trend, but already for several decades a topic, which is discussed in the retail trade, among environmentalists and world do-gooders. For decades, people have been fighting against mountains of rubbish and the topic of recycling and waste avoidance has been on the agenda for...
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DK Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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"A simple story for little ones that will delight them, and encourage their language and fine motor skills. Discover amazing arctic animals like an albatross, snow petrel, orca and seal -- and find where the penguin is hiding too! Eco Baby: Where Are You Penguin? is a wonderful plastic-free, touch-and-feel picture board book that develops your kid's love for storytime and learning, and secures the parent-baby connection. Inside you'll find: Touch...
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Search the African plains for Elephant in this plastic-free touch and feel book and discover beautiful animals along the way! Let your little explorer take a trip to Africa to track down Elephant and his incredible animal friends. They can say hello to Lion, Hippo, and Zebra in their natural habitat, but where could Elephant be?"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Transitioning to a zero-waste lifestyle means eliminating unnecessary clutter from your home and reducing your dependence on disposable goods, but it also comes with practical challenges that can seem daunting. In Simply Sustainable, perfection is not required. Whether you are looking for easy changes to get you started, or more advanced, high-impact tips for your low-waste home, these simple, effective steps will forever change your relationship...
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Publisher
Columbia University Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In July 2011, Rebecca Prince-Ruiz challenged herself to go plastic free for the whole month. Starting with a small group of people in the city of Perth, the Plastic Free July movement has grown into a 250-million strong community across 177 countries, empowering people to reduce single-use plastic consumption and create a cleaner future. This book explores how one of the world's leading environmental campaigns took off and shares lessons from its...
Publisher
Seven Dials
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Is the thought of the 51 trillion pieces of plastic in our oceans keeping you up at night? Don't panic! The war on plastic has begun and you can help! In this book you'll find 101 little things you as an individual can do to avoid single-use plastics and help save the world. Governments, brands and corporations around the globe are on the case to solve the plastic epidemic, but whilst we wait for the effects of those initiatives to trickle through...
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