Millions of birds, fish and other marine organisms are killed by plastics every year. Nearly 700 species, including endangered ones, have been affected by plastics.
The solution is to prevent plastic waste from entering rivers and seas in the first place, many scientists and conservationists—including the National Geographic Society—say. Education is the most important influence which we can use to change the world.
Find some ways to encourage children to reflect on how much plastic they use and how they can reduce their plastic consumption with books like :
PLASTIC PLANET : HOW PLASTIC CAME TO RULE THE WORLD : Plastic Planet offers young readers the perfect, non-alarmist introduction to Earth's plastic crisis Plastic pollution is now found in every environment on Earth, from the deepest oceans to the driest deserts and the most remote ice sheets
LIFT-THE-FLAP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT PLASTIC : Why is there so much plastic in the world? How does it help us? What's the problem and how can we solve it? These are just some of the 60+ questions answered in this timely and topical book. The facts are presented in a friendly and quirky way, helping kids to understand this global predicament and inspiring them to be part of the solution.
YOU CAN SAVE THE PLANET : This book is a call to action for children everywhere. The effects of pollution, global warming and the destruction of our planet have never been so visible or measurable. The book introduces and explains the massive global problems that need to be addressed NOW and is packed with 101 smart, practical and fun things kids can do
WORLD IN DANGER : Discover the beauty of the world around us and why we must protect it, in this magical, sing-along picture book. Eight year old environmentalist, Frankie Morland wants to make a difference to the world. So, he decided to write a song...
PLASTIC SUCKS! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE : How can YOU help save our planet? This awesome and inspiring guide, written by McFly bassist and environmental activist Dougie Poynter, will show you how to get involved in the mission to cut out single-use plastic. Plastic is everywhere and it sucks. It fills up our oceans, endangers our wildlife and never goes away.
A PLANET FULL OF PLASTIC : AND HOW YOU CAN HELP : Everything is made of stuff. Some things are made of paper, like this book. And some things are made of PLASTIC. If you look around you, plastic is everywhere. Even in places where it's not meant to be. If it drops to the ground, it doesn't rot away - it sticks around for ever. Our world is drowning in plastic, and it's a big problem.
KIDS FIGHT PLASTIC : Have you got 2 minutes? That's all the time it takes to become a #2minutesuperhero. Plastic is everywhere. It is in the rivers and it is in the sea.We need superheroes to fight plastic and help save our oceans.
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