Macken, JoAnn Early, 1953-

Take a closer look at.by JoAnn Early Macken ; content consultant, Patty Moore, President, Moore Recycling Associates, Sonoma, CA. Take a closer look at plastic Plastic - [First edition. - South Egremont, MA : Red Chair Press, (c)2016. - 1 online resource (1 electronic resource) : illustrations, maps, charts.

"Core content library"--Cover. Edition statement supplied by publisher.

Includes bibliographies and index.

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Information; Contents; Chapter 1 How Did We Get to This Point?; Chapter 2 What's the Problem?; Chapter 3 What Can We Do to Help?; Chapter 4 Where Do We Go From Here?; STEM Career Connections; Resources; Glossary; Index; Back Cover

Plastic is everywhere, but some experts say today's plastic will be in our landfills for thousands of years to come. Explore the good and the bad of plastic in our lives and learn how scientists are looking for new ways to produce biodegradable, Earth-friendly plastic substitutes. STEM career opportunities are featured. Includes a glossary and references for additional reading.



9781634400589


Plastics--Social aspects--Juvenile literature.
Plastic scrap--Environmental aspects--Juvenile literature.
Biodegradable plastics--Juvenile literature.
Plastics.
Plastic scrap--Environmental aspects.
Biodegradable plastics.


Electronic Books.

TP1125 / .T354 2016