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Includes the name: Will Mc Callum

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The most useful aspect of McCallum's book is the understandable writing of scientific findings which showcase the disaster of plastic pollution. Much of the effective advice aims to inspire action at the political level. Several tropes on why individuals can make a difference while the author admits the changes need to come from federal governments and multinational corporations. Several handy ideas for how to cut down on single-use plastics. A good starter book if you are new to the idea of the global need to abandon even manufacturing plastics.… (mais)
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SandyAMcPherson | 3 outras críticas | Feb 10, 2022 |
This is a useful starting point for anyone looking to reduce their reliance on single-use plastic. Will McCallum works for Greenpeace and has seen, first hand, the impact of plastic on the world’s oceans. He discusses each part of a home -- bathroom, kitchen, clothing closet, etc. -- highlighting the many ways in which plastics are used and suggesting alternatives. These can be anything from brands that use sustainable ingredients and zero waste packaging, to lifestyle changes. The final sections of the book suggest ways to effect change in the workplace and local communities.

The aim of this book is to provide practical advice and inspire action, and in that respect it succeeds. It’s easy, uncomplicated reading. But it also feels padded for length: the text is frequently interrupted by interviews with other experts, and quotes in a very large font. In the time since its publication in 2018, there have been many innovations and product launches that give consumers more choice. So perhaps the book is best used as a jumping-off point for further research.

How to Give Up Plastic made me more aware of the products I’m currently using, and inspired me to take an inventory of sorts and begin making changes. And that’s a result.
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lauralkeet | 3 outras críticas | Feb 6, 2022 |
Greenpeace UK's Head of Oceans shows how just a few simple, easily acheivable changes to your lifestyle can make big changes to your and everyone else's future well being.
 
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DevizesQuakers | 3 outras críticas | Dec 1, 2019 |
La polución por plástico es sin duda el azote medioambiental de nuestra era, la batalla más urgente a la que debemos enfrentarnos en materia de sostenibilidad del planeta. Cada año, 12,7 millones de toneladas de plástico llegan al mar y matan a un millón de aves y a 100.000 mamíferos marinos. En 2050 en el mar podría haber más plástico que peces. ¿Qué podemos hacer cada un ...
 
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BibMurchante | 3 outras críticas | Nov 11, 2019 |

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Obras
4
Membros
125
Popularidade
#160,151
Avaliação
½ 3.7
Críticas
4
ISBN
15
Línguas
5

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