Plastics - (MIT Press Essential Knowledge) by Imari Walker-Franklin & Jenna Jambeck (Paperback)
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- A comprehensive introduction to the plastics life cycle--the impacts on our lives, our future, and our planet--and the actions we can take.
- About the Author: Imari Walker-Franklin holds a PhD in environmental engineering and is a research scientist at RTI International in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park.
- 144 Pages
- Technology, Materials Science
- Series Name: MIT Press Essential Knowledge
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"An overview of the science of plastics, what makes them a desired material choice, why they are harmful to humans, animals, and the environment, and how we can replace them"--Book Synopsis
A comprehensive introduction to the plastics life cycle--the impacts on our lives, our future, and our planet--and the actions we can take. Everywhere we look, we are surrounded by plastics: perhaps you have a book in one hand and your phone--made of various metals, plastics, and glass--in the other, or you are reading this on your polyurethane mattress after having flipped on a plastic light switch. In this Essential Knowledge series volume, Imari Walker-Franklin and Jenna Jambeck provide a deep exploration of the entire life of plastic things--plastics production and use, plastic waste generation and management, the environmental and societal impacts of plastics in our environment, and, finally, the policies that can help reduce pollution caused by our heavy use of plastics. One of the most current and comprehensive summaries on the subject, Plastics covers not only ocean and terrestrial plastic pollution but also the potential harms of microplastics on the human body. The authors also explain why we use plastic for so many products, how trash ends up in even the most remote corners of our world, and the alternatives and interventions that can help address our overreliance on this virtually imperishable material. As easily digestible to read as it is important, this book empowers its readers with the crucial knowledge and information they need to make thoughtful consumer choices, influence change, and spark inspiration.About the Author
Imari Walker-Franklin holds a PhD in environmental engineering and is a research scientist at RTI International in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park. Additionally, she is a writer, actor, and director for her science communication YouTube channel, which discusses plastic pollution and its possible solutions. Jenna Jambeck is the Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor in Environmental Engineering at the University of Georgia, founder of the Circularity Informatics Lab, co-developer of Marine Debris Tracker, a National Geographic Explorer, and a 2022 MacArthur Fellow.Dimensions (Overall): 7.0 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: MIT Press Essential Knowledge
Sub-Genre: Materials Science
Genre: Technology
Number of Pages: 144
Publisher: MIT Press
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Imari Walker-Franklin & Jenna Jambeck
Language: English
Street Date: August 22, 2023
TCIN: 89005239
UPC: 9780262547017
Item Number (DPCI): 247-58-4470
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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