Living without plastic

Plastic is now ubiquitous. We're all familiar with the spectacular images of tons of waste floating in the sea or bird carcasses with their bellies filled with plastic. Microscopic particles are also found where we least expect them: from the depths of the ocean to the highest peaks, through the entire food chain... and even our own bodies. Commonly used in a multitude of packaging and everyday products, most plastics can release chemicals and persist in the environment for a very long time. To mitigate the effects of this toxic and polluting material, we dangle the promises of recycling, which are more like a mirage.
What if we tackled the problem at its source? What if we became the protagonists of our consumption? The overabundance of plastic particles that suffocate nature and endanger our health is such that we cannot eradicate it completely. What we can do, however, is curb the influx of new plastic into our lives, which is precisely what the authors of this guide invite us to do by giving us all the tools to do so.
A popular book that helps us better understand different plastics and their short- and long-term dangers, Living Without Plastic is also a veritable toolbox for helping us do without them in our daily lives. Chantal Plamondon and Jay Sinha show how to analyze our personal plastic use and offer ideas for safe, reusable, and affordable substitutes, confirming that our personal choices represent a powerful force for change.