Plastics and Microplastics
A Reference Handbook
Published on 19. July 2021
Book
Hardback
328 pages
978-1-4408-7539-7 (ISBN)
Description
"An excellent starting place for research on plastic and its environmental impact." - CHOICE
Plastic plays a vital role in today's world but has become increasingly problematic. This book discusses the history and evolution of plastic, its many uses, and the implications that it has on our health and environment.
Beginning with a history of plastic, from the first scientific discovery of the material to its diversity of forms and uses in the present day, this volume delves into the problems and controversies concerning plastic and microplastics, such as the pollution of oceans, rivers, and streams; its exceptionally long shelf life; its contribution to air pollution; and ingestion of microplastics by marine life. The book also discusses both implemented and proposed solutions to problems associated with the manufacture and use of plastics and microplastics.
A perspectives chapter provides essays from a variety of voices on the topic. Profiles of key people and organizations, such as Greenpeace, are also included. Additional chapters include data and documents, a chronology, and a comprehensive resource list to assist students in further research.
Plastic plays a vital role in today's world but has become increasingly problematic. This book discusses the history and evolution of plastic, its many uses, and the implications that it has on our health and environment.
Beginning with a history of plastic, from the first scientific discovery of the material to its diversity of forms and uses in the present day, this volume delves into the problems and controversies concerning plastic and microplastics, such as the pollution of oceans, rivers, and streams; its exceptionally long shelf life; its contribution to air pollution; and ingestion of microplastics by marine life. The book also discusses both implemented and proposed solutions to problems associated with the manufacture and use of plastics and microplastics.
A perspectives chapter provides essays from a variety of voices on the topic. Profiles of key people and organizations, such as Greenpeace, are also included. Additional chapters include data and documents, a chronology, and a comprehensive resource list to assist students in further research.
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An excellent starting place for research on plastic and its environmental impact. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers. * Choice *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
7 bw illus
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
688 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4408-7539-7 (9781440875397)
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07/2021
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Person
David E. Newton is the author of more than 400 textbooks, encyclopedias, workbooks,
and other educational materials, primarily in the field of science and math.
and other educational materials, primarily in the field of science and math.
Content
Preface
1. Background and History
Introduction
Plastics in Daily Life
History of Plastics
Natural and Synthetic Rubbers
Parkisine and Celluloid
Bakelite
The Modern Age of Plastics
Plastic Pollution
Microplastics
Primary Microplastics
Secondary Microplastics
Transport of Microplastics
Land and Air Deposition
Water Deposition
References
2. Problems, Controversies, and Solutions
Introduction
Plastics Production
Future Trends in Plastics Production
Fossil Fuels and Plastics Production
Disposal of Plastic Wastes
Dumps and Landfills
Incineration
The Oceans
Environmental Effects of Plastics
Soil
Entanglement
Ingestion
Interaction
Human Health
Solutions
Recycling
Biodegradable Plastics
Zero Waste
Circular Economy
Public Opinion and Legislation
Conclusion
References
3. Perspectives
Introduction
Environmental Education That Empowers Students, Ashlie Arkwright
Microplastics and Plankton, Cherilyn Chin
Microplastics Are Everywhere: Threatening the Health of the Planet and Future of Humanity, Mark Friedman
How to Be More Eco-conscious, Pratibha Gopalakrishna
Biological Recycling of Polyethylene Shopping Bags, Joel Grossman
Impacts of Plastic on Sea Turtles, Jake Krauss
What Is the True Cost of Microplastic Pollution on Our Health?, Kara Rogers
Small Town Makes Big Impact, Diana Reynolds Roome
Environmental Hazards of Bottled Water, Ellen Rubin
The Reckoning, Das Soligo
4. Profiles
Alliance to End Plastic Waste
Leo Baekeland (1863-1944)
Wallace Carothers (1896-1937)
The 5 Gyres Institute
Greenpeace
Walter Lincoln Hawkins (1911-1992)
Stephanie Kwolek (1923-2014)
Charles J. Moore (Dates Unavailable)
Alexander Parkes (1813-1890)
Boyan Slat (1994-)
Surfrider Foundation
5. Data and Documents
Data
Table 5.1 Global Production of Plastics, 1950-2015
Table 5.2 Disposal of Plastic Wastes, 1980-2015 (%)
Table 5.3 Plastic Use by Sector (million tonnes) (2015)
Table 5.4 Per Capita Plastic Waste for Selected Countries, 2010 (kilograms per person per day)
Table 5.5 Plastic Production and Disposal in the United States, Selected Years (thousands of tons)
Table 5.6 Microplastic Concentration at Various Points in the United States
Table 5.7 Fate of All Plastics Produced Worldwide, 1980-2015
Table 5.8 Global Production of Various Types of Plastics for 2015 (millions of tons)
Table 5.9 Forms of Polyethylene
Documents
Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act (1987)
Policy Memorandum 11-03 ("Water Bottle Ban") (2011); Discontinuation of Policy (2017)
Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015
Effects of Microplastics on Aquatic Organisms (2016)
No More Plastics in the Oceans (2017)
City of Laredo, Texas, Petitioner, v. Laredo Merchants Association (NO. 16-0748) (2018)
Plastic Bag Bill (Connecticut) (2019); Plastic Bag Bill (Idaho) (2016)
A Circular Economy for Plastics (2019)
Save Our Seas Bill (S.1982) (2019)
Plastic or Bioplastic Disposable Food Service Ware (2019)
San Antonio Bay Estuarine Waterkeeper and S. Diane Wilson v. Formosa Plastics Corp., Texas, and Formosa Plastics Corp., U.S.A. (2019)
Udall-Lowenthal Bill (2020)
6. Resources
Books
Articles
Reports
Internet
7. Chronology
Glossary
Index
1. Background and History
Introduction
Plastics in Daily Life
History of Plastics
Natural and Synthetic Rubbers
Parkisine and Celluloid
Bakelite
The Modern Age of Plastics
Plastic Pollution
Microplastics
Primary Microplastics
Secondary Microplastics
Transport of Microplastics
Land and Air Deposition
Water Deposition
References
2. Problems, Controversies, and Solutions
Introduction
Plastics Production
Future Trends in Plastics Production
Fossil Fuels and Plastics Production
Disposal of Plastic Wastes
Dumps and Landfills
Incineration
The Oceans
Environmental Effects of Plastics
Soil
Entanglement
Ingestion
Interaction
Human Health
Solutions
Recycling
Biodegradable Plastics
Zero Waste
Circular Economy
Public Opinion and Legislation
Conclusion
References
3. Perspectives
Introduction
Environmental Education That Empowers Students, Ashlie Arkwright
Microplastics and Plankton, Cherilyn Chin
Microplastics Are Everywhere: Threatening the Health of the Planet and Future of Humanity, Mark Friedman
How to Be More Eco-conscious, Pratibha Gopalakrishna
Biological Recycling of Polyethylene Shopping Bags, Joel Grossman
Impacts of Plastic on Sea Turtles, Jake Krauss
What Is the True Cost of Microplastic Pollution on Our Health?, Kara Rogers
Small Town Makes Big Impact, Diana Reynolds Roome
Environmental Hazards of Bottled Water, Ellen Rubin
The Reckoning, Das Soligo
4. Profiles
Alliance to End Plastic Waste
Leo Baekeland (1863-1944)
Wallace Carothers (1896-1937)
The 5 Gyres Institute
Greenpeace
Walter Lincoln Hawkins (1911-1992)
Stephanie Kwolek (1923-2014)
Charles J. Moore (Dates Unavailable)
Alexander Parkes (1813-1890)
Boyan Slat (1994-)
Surfrider Foundation
5. Data and Documents
Data
Table 5.1 Global Production of Plastics, 1950-2015
Table 5.2 Disposal of Plastic Wastes, 1980-2015 (%)
Table 5.3 Plastic Use by Sector (million tonnes) (2015)
Table 5.4 Per Capita Plastic Waste for Selected Countries, 2010 (kilograms per person per day)
Table 5.5 Plastic Production and Disposal in the United States, Selected Years (thousands of tons)
Table 5.6 Microplastic Concentration at Various Points in the United States
Table 5.7 Fate of All Plastics Produced Worldwide, 1980-2015
Table 5.8 Global Production of Various Types of Plastics for 2015 (millions of tons)
Table 5.9 Forms of Polyethylene
Documents
Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act (1987)
Policy Memorandum 11-03 ("Water Bottle Ban") (2011); Discontinuation of Policy (2017)
Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015
Effects of Microplastics on Aquatic Organisms (2016)
No More Plastics in the Oceans (2017)
City of Laredo, Texas, Petitioner, v. Laredo Merchants Association (NO. 16-0748) (2018)
Plastic Bag Bill (Connecticut) (2019); Plastic Bag Bill (Idaho) (2016)
A Circular Economy for Plastics (2019)
Save Our Seas Bill (S.1982) (2019)
Plastic or Bioplastic Disposable Food Service Ware (2019)
San Antonio Bay Estuarine Waterkeeper and S. Diane Wilson v. Formosa Plastics Corp., Texas, and Formosa Plastics Corp., U.S.A. (2019)
Udall-Lowenthal Bill (2020)
6. Resources
Books
Articles
Reports
Internet
7. Chronology
Glossary
Index