Be Plastic Clever

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CONTENTS Foreword by Steve Backshall Introduction by Amy and Ella Plastic problems Introducing the plastics A brief history of plastic Strange and different What a load of garbage! Dear Diary... “Artivism” Inspirational words: Mahatma Gandhi Types of plastic Plastic forever... Under the microscope What is recycling? How is plastic recycled? Recycling around the world Recycling and downcycling Microfibres OUR HERO: Professor Richard Thompson Dear Diary: Our microfibre mission! Bioplastics Breaking it down Impact on wildlife A plastic whale? Interview with... Maddie Moate OUR HERO: Sir David Attenborough Plastic and us Who’s to blame? Say no to plastic! Interview with... Will McCallum Plastic and climate change The carbon cycle Inspirational words: Robert Swan Dear Diary... An unstoppable tide of plastic Make a change The global goals Litter picking Cleaning it up Inspirational words: Melati and Isabel Wijsen Dear Diary... Sailing adventure (sort of!) OUR HERO: Emily Penn Being Plastic Clever Be more eco-friendly at home Celebrations The non-plastic alternatives Being Plastic Clever at school Being an activist How Kids Against Plastic began... Inspirational words: Grace Hopper Starting a campaign Interview with... Ryan Hickman Interview with... Ella Interview with... Lucie Interview with... Danilo and Sisley Interview with... Daniel Webb Dear Diary... Speaking to businesses OUR HERO: Greta Thunberg Youth strike! Speak up! Dear Diary... Talking at the United Nations The future Good vibes Dear Diary... Speaking in parliament Science and technology to the rescue! Dear Diary... Our TV presenting debut! Time to act Get started Activist questionnaire Activists’ FAQ Fake or fact? Test your knowledge! Interview with... Amy Interview with... Ella Useful resources Glossary Index Acknowledgements