A unique approach to understanding the plastic problem, with practical actions to help reduce our use. Every single minute, a truck-load of plastic is dumped into the ocean, damaging beaches, killing wildlife, making food supplies dangerous and contributing to climate change. Most plastic does not break down for hundreds of years and almost half of it is single use. Why are we doing this? Why don’t we stop? Can we undo the damage? Mind Mappers: Why Does Plastic Hurt The Planet? explores and unravels these difficult questions.

CLIVE GIFFORD

Clive Gifford is an experienced author and journalist specializing in non-fiction books for both children and adults. He has written more than 200 books, which have been translated into more than 25 languages, and published over 800 features and stories on topics from science and history to language and sport. Illustrator: After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts in China and a MFA in illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design, Hannah Li moved to New York City to start her career as a freelance illustrator. Her background in fine arts subtly influences her illustrations. Hannah’s work is often described as optimistic, soothing and emotional.