{"product_id":"the-problem-with-plastic-judith-enck-9781620979457","title":"The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late","description":"\u003cb\u003eA powerful investigation into plastic's impact on human health and the environment, and how we can fight back\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if we said that the line between societal advancement and environmental degradation was Saran Wrap thin? Once a marvel of modern science, plastic has become so inextricably woven into our lives that imagining a world without it seems impossible. Over the last seventy-five years, plastic has cradled our planet in a synthetic embrace.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Problem with Plastic\u003c\/em\u003e critically examines the paradox of this material, first celebrated for its innovations and now recognized for its devastating environmental and public health impacts. This compelling narrative reveals how plastic pollution contributes to poisoned oceans, polluted air, and overwhelming waste, particularly affecting marginalized communities, which face the brunt of industrial pollution. The book highlights the pervasive presence of microplastics in the environment and the human body, challenging the belief that recycling can solve the crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition to uncovering environmental racism and debunking industry claims, \u003cem\u003eThe Problem with Plastic\u003c\/em\u003e emphasizes the urgent need for action against plastic's toxic legacy, and offers readers practical, actionable solutions, including a \"household waste audit,\" which empowers readers to track and reduce their own plastic consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Judith Enck, Adam Mahoney, Beyond Plastics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1620979454\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781620979457\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Judith Enck","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46685880123647,"sku":"9781620979457","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a082653a-dd5d-4cf5-a304-48114e5d84d2.jpg?v=1741727047","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-problem-with-plastic-judith-enck-9781620979457","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}