Daly, Ruth, 1962-

The impact of plastics / Ruth Daly. - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. - Impact on earth .

Includes index.

"Plastic pollution is one of the most urgent environmental problems facing our planet. This timely title shows how we can stop plastics from doing further harm. Find out what plastics are, how they are made, and why they are so widely used. Case studies reveal the negative impact of plastics, especially micro beads and single-use plastics, on the oceans and coasts, as well as in our landfills and food chains"--

ISBN: 9780778774372 9780778774631

LCCN: 2019058744

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Plastic scrap--Environmental aspects.
Plastics--Toxicology.

LC Class. No.: TD196.P5 / D35 2020

Dewey Class. No.: 363.72/88