Mermaid princess Mari Triton is sent to become human and spy on humans to learn why they do the weird things they do, such as polluting, but once shes on land, Mari finds the human world confusing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. ...Lasīt vairāk
Environmental Hazards of Plastic Wastes: Bioremediation Approaches for Environmental Clean-up focuses on the exploitation of various biological treatment technologies, their use to treat plastic contaminants, and restoration of contaminated...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 06-May-2025, Paperback / softback, Izdevniecība: Columbia Books on Architecture and the City, ISBN-13: 9781941332818)
The book unfolds, broadens, and expands on and around our relationship to plastic matter and thought How can we live without plastics? But, also, how can we live without plastics? These two questions, which index a different set of urgent con...Lasīt vairāk
This book addresses the urgent need to reduce our use of virgin fossil plastics. It provides a framework for designers and manufacturers to re-evaluate their use of plastics and promotes the use of alternative materials with lower environmental...Lasīt vairāk
This book covers the challenges and opportunities presented by plastics in the modern era and sheds light on the complex interplay of technology, environment, and socio-economic dynamics. With a thorough exploration of the history, uses, and potenti...Lasīt vairāk
Plastics, Environment, Culture and the Politics of Waste examines plastic as a distinct cultural, political, and environmental phenomenon. It outlines the intricate relationship with plastic that humanity has been building over the course of t...Lasīt vairāk
We cannot imagine a world without plastics. Plastic products make our daily life safe, healthy and convenient. Besides all the benefits, the current plastics economy gives rise to environmental concerns with respect to fossil oil depletion and pl...Lasīt vairāk
This book offers readers a fascinating look at plastic, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an Thats Amazing! special feature, several Di...Lasīt vairāk
Did you know that most plastic goes to landfills instead of recycling plants? Use these 10 simple steps and added hands-on activity to reduce your plastic use and waste. Find out what tips work for you and spread the word. Together, we can make a di...Lasīt vairāk
Back Cover CopyHumans have exploited a huge diversity of materials throughout history. Todays conflict between rising demands and dwindling resources raises searching questions about how optimally to meet humanitys needs efficientl...Lasīt vairāk
This book covers different aspects of biodegradable packaging, such as their sourcing and application in food industries. The book focuses on the production and characterization of biodegradable food packaging derived from plant, animal and microbial...Lasīt vairāk
A decade to save the planet.Thats the current call to arms. Targets are set, governments vow to do their bit and on a societal level we are encouraged to do ours by choosing to forego all things plastic. The question is whether this is the...Lasīt vairāk
A comprehensive discussion on the complex role of plastics in society-nature relationships. The anthology Living in the Plastic Age focuses on the multidimensional facets of plastics and microplastics from different disciplinary...Lasīt vairāk
This book addresses the need for a technical guided thought on production, consumption, and waste management of plastic and polymers in the African continent. Issues such as resource availability, processing technologies, plastic policies, and much m...Lasīt vairāk
A comprehensive introduction to the plastics life cyclethe impacts on our lives, our future, and our planetand the actions we can take.Everywhere we look, we are surrounded by plastics: perhaps you have a book in one hand and your ph...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 22-Aug-2023, Paperback / softback, Izdevniecība: Columbia University Press, ISBN-13: 9780231198639)
In July 2011, Rebecca Prince-Ruiz challenged herself to go plastic free for the whole month. Starting with a small group of people in the city of Perth, the Plastic Free July movement has grown into a 250-million strong community across 177 countries...Lasīt vairāk
Sērija : Environmental Communication, Power, and Culture
(Izdošanas datums: 22-Aug-2023, Paperback / softback, Izdevniecība: University of California Press, ISBN-13: 9780520393646)
Addressing plastics can feel overwhelming. Guilt, shame, anger, hurt, fear, dismissiveness, and despair abound. Beyond Straw Men moves beyond hot take or straw man fallacies by illustrating how affective counterpublics mobilized around plast...Lasīt vairāk
The world has become a plastic prison! A message from the future tells you how the world has been destroyed. Learn about how dangerous plastic is for our planet. Then, discover what you can do to help save the world. This engaging hi-lo book draws in...Lasīt vairāk
