Not a fanI read the first chapter of plastic hated it what was that like it put me off this book so hard like I just hated the style of it
Plastic (2011)
Others: Negative In this probing look at how plastic built the modern world-- and the price the world has paid for plastic-- journalist Freinkel points out that we're nearing a crisis point and gives readers the tools needed through lively anecdotes and analysis. Trekking through history, science, and the global economy, Freinkel assesses the impact of plastic on our lives through eight familiar plastic objects: comb, chair, Frisbee, IV bag, disposable lighter, grocery bag, soda bottle, and credit card.
- ISBN:
- 9780547152400
- Length:
- 324 pages
Genres: nonfiction
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