Why Does Plastic Hurt the Planet?
How our stuff is harming the Earth, and what you can do to reduce your use
- Hardcover
72 pages
- Release Date
15 November 2023
Summary
A unique and beautiful approach to understanding the plastic problem with practical actions to help protect the planet.
Every single minute, a dump-truck’s worth of plastic is emptied into the ocean, trashing beaches, killing wildlife, making food supplies dangerous, and contributing to climate change.
Most plastic can remain in the environment for hundreds of years. And almost half of it is single use. Why are we doing this? Why don’t we stop? Can we undo the damage we’ve alr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781647226114 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1647226112 |
| Author: | Clive Gifford, Hannah Li |
| Publisher: | Insight Editions |
| Imprint: | Weldon Owen, Incorporated |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 72 |
| Release Date: | 15 November 2023 |
| Weight: | 748g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 292mm x 15mm |
| Series: | Mind Mappers |
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About The Author
Clive Gifford
Clive Gifford is an experienced author, journalist, and photographer specializing in non-fiction books for both children and adults. He has written more than 200 books—which have been translated into more than 25 languages—and published over 800 features and stories, on topics from science and history to language and sport. His books have won numerous awards, including the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize, the School Library Association’s Information Book Award, and the Blue Peter Book Awards’ Best Book With Facts.
Based in Manchester, UK.
After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts in China and a MFA in illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design, Hannah Li moved to New York City to start her career as a freelance illustrator. Her background in fine arts subtly influences her illustrations. She primarily works digitally but always gets inspiration from traditional techniques to bring unique touches to her work. Hannah’s illustrations are often described as optimistic, soothing, and emotional.
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