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A world of plastic pollution -- Plastic pollution in the ocean -- Plastic pollution on land -- Other dangers -- Enforcement and banning -- Recycling -- Finding solutions -- Education and awareness -- Environmental timeline Plastic is an incredibly useful and versatile material that offers ease and convenience. Unfortunately it is difficult to recycle and takes a very long time to break down naturally. This book describes plastic pollution, especially as it effects the world's oceans, and offers solutions to the problem. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary