How to Give Up Plastic

by Will McCallum

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How to Give Up Plastic, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.

Around 12.7 million tonnes of plastic are entering the ocean every year. By 2050 there could be more plastic in the ocean than fish by weight. But YOU can make a difference. This book will help you to use less plastic in your homes and communities.


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Genres: Nonfiction

96 pages, Paperback

Published September 30, 2021

Reviews

[georgie_porgie · Rating 4 out of 5]

An informative, well-written guide, spiced up with compelling facts and figures. The book was well-organised by category, predominantly focusing on lifestyle changes to reduce plastic and various environmental campaigning techniques and functions. I especially liked how the author layered this structure with personal interviews and plenty of touching anecdotes, including an encouraging chapter named 'Stories of Hope and Success' to prevent the guide from becoming too overwhelming. Overall, the book carried a very encouraging tone, without proving condescending.

[Stephanie Woolford · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book had some helpful ideas and surprising facts but overall didn't do much to inspire new and creative solutions. A large section was dedicated to a template for contacting large corporations or government officials who might be able to inspire change at a higher level. As someone already trying to do better daily, no matter how small, for this earth and our children I found it easy to read, but very vanilla. I did like that the author acknowledged that for various reasons there are many instances in which plastic IS good or the best choice and specifically tells his readers not to villainize people for using it. So that made it approachable.

[Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was very beginner-friendly and offers a lot of great advice. It doesn't go into any extensive detail about the environmental dangers of using plastic or mention much about climate change. If you are simply looking to learn more about how to reduce your own plastic consumption and how to be an agent for change- read this book.

[Tasnia Khanom · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful read for those wanting to steer away from using plastic. The author breaks down the ways in which plastic is found in our everyday life and how to avoid it by using re-usable items where possible.

The book discusses how we can make a difference on a personal, local and government level and the steps they suggest to go about it.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating/eye opening how plastic is everywhere and ruining our world. I’m optimistic that people, if aware, can make change -little by little….. last 1/4 if book is about how to get involved/make a difference within one’s community, with companies…& overall bigger companies.

[John Harris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good tips and like that he suggested writing down our goals after each subject. However, too much condescending attitude, balme corporations and act like we can just complain.

[James Karalus · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you want to stop using plastic a good book to help you start.