Plastic

Discover how plastic, once hailed as a world-building wonder, has become a toxic presence in our lives. Journalist Susan Freinkel traces our century-long affair with plastic and how we’ve produced as much of it in the past decade as we did in the entire twentieth century. Through engaging anecdotes and analysis, Freinkel reveals the devastating impact of plastic on our world and gives us the tools we need to make better choices. She tells her story through eight familiar plastic objects, including a comb, chair, and soda bottle, and shows us a new path towards a creative partnership with this ubiquitous material.