Look around you - plastic is everywhere! It's in your shoes, pens,
toothbrush, car, toys, TV, water bottles, food packaging... It's so
popular that it's almost impossible to get through one day without
using it. And it's creating major problems for our planet, wildlife
and ourselves. With The Plastic Problem, you'll discover loads of
brilliant and easy ways to cut plastic out of your life! By
becoming a 'plastic patroller' instead of a plastic polluter, your
actions will help protect our world, and inspire friends and family
to do the same. Inside this practical guide, the follow-up to our
popular 101 Small Ways to Save the World, you'll find out how to:
Pack a zero waste travel kit to help your family reduce its rubbish
on trips Take better care of your clothes, swap items with friends,
and get excited about hand-me-downs Switch your toothpaste for
natural tooth powders and choose an electric, non-throwaway
toothbrush Take your lunch to school in a reusable container and
bring reusable cutlery Reduce the amount of things you buy, reuse
what you have, and recycle what you no longer need Take reusable
bags to the supermarket or with you when you go shopping Think
twice about single-use bottled water and fruit juices Today is the
perfect time for a change. As a future guardian of the planet, you
can say no to plastic. Your actions, however small, can make a big
difference every day. And with each change, you'll help our oceans
become a little cleaner and our planet a little healthier. Are you
up to the challenge? The contents of The Plastic Problem include:
Plastic, plastic everywhere - What is plastic, where does it come
from, and why do we use it? The problems with plastic - Why are we
still using plastic and what are the reasons we need to stop? Take
action! - Learn how to avoid plastic, start making smarter choices
and make a real difference Become a 'Precycler' - Choose what's
better for the environment instead of what's more convenient About
Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's
leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book
in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a
dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now
sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely
Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in
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inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and
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