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Plastics: Just a Load of Rubbish? - Re-evaluating Plastic and Its Role in Saving the Environment - cover

Plastics: Just a Load of Rubbish? - Re-evaluating Plastic and Its Role in Saving the Environment

Alicia Chrysostomou

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The subject is topical, and the author’s angle is provocative, but not contrarian. Acknowledges many of the environmental concerns, but also note that some plastics are not as bad compared to some of the alternatives. Interesting detail about the people behind the invention of plastic. Will appeal to fans of popular science and those with interest in environmental issues.
Disponible desde: 05/10/2023.

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