Turning the Tide on Plastic
How Humanity (And You) Can Make Our Globe Clean Again
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Published:13th Dec '18
Should be back in stock very soon
This book offers practical solutions to combat plastic pollution while inspiring readers to take personal action. Turning the Tide on Plastic emphasizes the importance of collective efforts.
In Turning the Tide on Plastic, journalist and eco lifestyle expert Lucy Siegle presents a compelling argument for urgent action against the plastic crisis that threatens our planet. This accessible guide serves not only as a wake-up call but also as a practical resource filled with tools to inspire meaningful change in our daily lives. With alarming statistics highlighting the sheer volume of plastic waste produced each year, Siegle urges readers to recognize the gravity of the situation and take responsibility for their consumption habits.
The book emphasizes the staggering impact of plastic pollution, including the fact that millions of plastic bottles are used every day, with a significant portion ending up in our oceans. Siegle explains how microplastics have become a pervasive environmental issue, infiltrating ecosystems and harming marine life. Rather than relying on governments and corporations to solve this crisis, Turning the Tide on Plastic encourages individuals to harness their collective power and initiate change from the ground up.
By adopting a mindset of 'reduce, rethink, refill, refuse,' readers are empowered to make a substantial difference in their plastic consumption. Siegle illustrates how small, everyday actions can lead to significant reductions in plastic waste. The book serves as a motivational guide, inspiring readers to advocate for long-term solutions and demand accountability from brands and waste authorities. It’s a timely call to action that reminds us of the importance of protecting our environment for future generations.
'Lucy is one of the true plastic-pollution pioneers' HUGO TAGHOLM, CEO Surfers Against Sewage
'It is a great gift to be able to take a difficult and technical subject and turn it into a conversation with a friend that really stimulates you. Congratulations then to Lucy Siegle ...where most books on the environment blend the whiff of cordite with the style of Old Testament prophet. This book is special because it genuinely addresses the genius and threat of plastic and suggests solutions along the way. Most of all it is written in such a way as makes you want to read it rather than suffer through it. Intelligent, witty, passionate and serious of intent. This is a gem of a book- a primer and a call to action that will genuinely drive change.' SIR TIM SMIT, co-founder of the Eden Project
'Feisty, excellent journalism, as you'd expect from Lucy Siegle, but also great practical ways we can all kick the plastic habit and start turning the tide. A must-buy, must-read book' KATE HUMBLE
'Lucy Siegle turned the tide on the fashion pandemic in her last book. Now she turns her attention and brings her authority to bear on plastic, the environmental struggle of our age'. LIVIA FIRTH, UN Leader of Change and Founder of Eco Age Ltd.
'Turning the Tide on Plastic is great, providing not just a cracking analysis of how we've let the plastics monster trash our planet, but a step-by-step guide on what we can do to start putting things right.' JONATHON PORRITT, Founder, Forum for the Future
'Long before plastic pollution rose to the top of the public's consciousness, Lucy was a constant voice asking difficult questions and demanding answers on behalf of all of us. This excellent book tells the heartbreaking truth about the scale of the problem. It is a heroic wake-up call for everyone to take action, for the sake of future generations. I hope it will be part of the sea change our planet needs.' RICHARD WALKER, CEO Iceland
'Turning The Tide on Plastic suggests simple and practical ways in which each one of us can help to reduce the use of plastic. I urge everyone to read it and take action.' DR JANE GOODALL DBE, world-leading primatologist and anthropologist
An impassioned and highly practical account of how to reduce our plastic consumption. -- Hannah Beckerman * OBSERVER *
Informative -- Ella Walker * PRESS ASSOCIATION *
[An] eye-opening manifesto...This is THE guide on how to turn the tide on plastic. * SUNDAY TIMES STYLE Instagram *
A clear-sighted and immensely useful overview of the problems caused by plastic and the potential solutions. -- Ian Critchley * SUNDAY TIMES CULTURE *
ISBN: 9781409182993
Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 26mm
Weight: 239g
272 pages