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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
This is a great introduction to the harmful effects of plastic, climate change and sustainability. I think Hannah Testa's story is very inspiring, and I liked the autobiographical aspect of this book as well as the information it provided. One of my favourite things was how it emphasized the importance of stopping plastic production at the source by holding companies accountable and enacting profound legislation to limit and eventually eliminate unnecessary plastics. The only thing I would've liked to see in this book that I didn't was some mentions of accessibility and intersectionality. I think it's really important that when we talk about things like banning plastic straws, which was mentioned in this book, to also note that many disabled people need plastic straws and alternatives don't work for them, and keep accessibility in mind when having discussions and making policies. I also wish there was maybe a little more acknowledgement that sustainable alternatives to plastic products are not always accessible to everyone, be it for availability or financial reasons, and that being able to refuse single-use plastic is a privilege.
Other than that, I really enjoyed this book, and I think it is an inspiring read and a great book to start the conversation about plastic and how to be more sustainable.
Other than that, I really enjoyed this book, and I think it is an inspiring read and a great book to start the conversation about plastic and how to be more sustainable.
Hannah gives great hints and tips to be a helpful to animals, ourselves and the environment via consuming less plastics. Some shocking facts, for example we as humans consume a tea spoon of plastic per week through channels like seafood or drinking bottled water. Another fact was the amount of plastic saved in the UK but introducing a charge for plastic bags in retail. Plastic consumption is intersectional and this book does a great job of explaining the connections.
She’s definitely made me consider doing more than just recycling my waste. I’ve begun to actively seek ways to buy less plastic in the first place.
She’s definitely made me consider doing more than just recycling my waste. I’ve begun to actively seek ways to buy less plastic in the first place.
This was a good introduction to the plastics crisis and does give young people ideas on how to create change. But, it’s just an introduction. I wish there were more tips and list of further reading, watching, and listening. I also wish that there was more research included.
informative
inspiring
fast-paced