{"title":"Susan Freinkel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Susan Freinkel collection, a treasure trove for those intrigued by the intricate relationship between humanity and the natural world. Susan Freinkel is an acclaimed author who delves deep into environmental science and its impact on our daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of this collection is her compelling book, \u003cem\u003ePlastic: A Toxic Love Story\u003c\/em\u003e. This enlightening work explores the pervasive influence of plastic on the environment and society. Freinkel's engaging narrative takes you on a journey through the history, usage, and consequences of this ubiquitous material, offering an eye-opening perspective on everyday objects we often overlook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential read for anyone passionate about \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, Susan Freinkel's books engage, inform, and inspire readers to look more closely at the materials and choices that shape our world. Dive into her works to discover a powerful blend of insightful research and storytelling that encourages reflection and action for a sustainable future.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"plastic-by-susan-freinkel-9781921758485","title":"Plastic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlastic\u003c\/em\u003e built the modern world. Where would we be without bike helmets, toothbrushes, baby bottles, and pacemakers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut a century into our love affair with plastic, we're starting to realise it's not such a healthy relationship. Plastics draw on dwindling fossil fuels, leach harmful chemicals, litter landscapes, and destroy marine life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs journalist Susan Freinkel points out in this engaging and eye-opening book, we are nearing a crisis point. We've produced as much plastic in the past decade as we did in the entire twentieth century. We are drowning in the stuff, and we need to start making some hard choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreinkel gives us the tools we need, with a blend of lively anecdotes and analysis. She combs through scientific studies and economic data, reporting from China, the US, and Australia to assess the real impact of plastic on our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlastic: A Toxic Love Story\u003c\/em\u003e is told through eight familiar plastic objects: comb, chair, Frisbee, IV drip bag, disposable lighter, grocery bag, soft-drink bottle, and credit card. Freinkel's conclusion: we cannot stay on our plastic-paved path. And we don't have to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlastic\u003c\/em\u003e points the way toward a new creative partnership with the material we love to hate but can't seem to live without.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342671401196,"sku":"9781921758485","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5995973482872.jpg?v=1743932844"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/susan-freinkel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}