This book is great! I listened to the audiobook (read by the author) which is available on the public library's Libby app.A quick and accessible guide to the staggering environmental impacts of plastic, from extractive fracking to the accumulation of microplastics in the ocean and our bodies. Testa uses personal stories of youth environmental activism and tangible facts to clearly identify the problems around the plastic industry AND ways that you can take immediate action. She shares key learni...

Continuing the series of raising awareness with these pocket exchange booklets that feature the voices of those focused on doing something about the topic or having experienced it. In this one, teen advocate Testa who as a young teen had taken up the banner for fighting for the environment specifically as it related to plastics and the waste spilling into the oceans which lead to complicating factors related to animal life, oxygen levels, etc. For as wide-ranging as the topics she covers, it mov...

I really love this series and I love the optimism that Hannah Testa brings to the plastics crisis. I loved the expansion of the 3 Rs to 5. One thing I think this book was lacking was the cost of being eco friendly. She acknowledges that companies and brands need to do more, but still, most of the tips put the responsibility on individuals. Swapping what you use for more eco friendly variations can be costly and with so many Americans living paycheck to paycheck, it's not as easy as she made it s...

While I knew a lot of the stuff in this book already, it is always important to get a reminder. It is a very important topic that I tend forget day to day. Take care of the planet with your choices and encourage others to do the same.

An autobiographical account of one teen's ability to educate, activate, and initiate legislative action to reduce the use of plastics.

[REVIEW]*Trigger/content warnings in this book for mentions of animal death, cancer, and death*This is my second Pocket Change Collective book, the second that talks about global warming and the climate crisis. In this book, teen environmentalist Hannah Testa discusses the global impacts of plastic, as well the complications of recycling and other ways we can reduce our plastic intake.From the first page, you can tell how passionate Testa is about the environment and finding ways to save humans,...

This is a great introduction to the harmful effects of plastic, climate change and sustainability. I think Hannah Testa's story is very inspiring, and I liked the autobiographical aspect of this book as well as the information it provided. One of my favourite things was how it emphasized the importance of stopping plastic production at the source by holding companies accountable and enacting profound legislation to limit and eventually eliminate unnecessary plastics. The only thing I would've li...

A young writer and climate activist of colour is releasing a book about what we all can do to protect and save the environment and I need everyone to know about it

First of all, I love the fact that Pocket Change Collective is on a mission to amplify the voice of youth around various social issues. And 17-year-old Hannah Testa will inspire teens with her strong message about the harm that plastics are doing to our planet. That being said, the writing and layout could have been more appealing. The cover art is great, but there are no illustrations or text features to break things up. There is so much rich information that just calls out for a chart or “did

This is a good primer for understanding the issues we face with the plastics crisis. If there is one thing I wish she'd included, it's a list of resources for further education and action (she did mention several organizations started by young people).

I received the Pocket Change Collective series from Penguin Teen. #PenguinTeenPartner DNF at page 52 I really liked where this was going. However, I just feel like she missed the mark of educating versus preaching. As this is a short book, there just needed to be more emphasis on how *not* using plastic entirely is not realistic because of class status, disability, and location. Not once does she acknowledge those living in poverty and under lower-class statuses? They cannot just eliminate plas

Do Your PartRefuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, raise awareness. That is the 5 R's that we need to pay attention to. This book helps you understand the serious impacts of your carbon footprint and how to stop using plastic altogether. Definitely something you should read to educate yourself on the plastic crisis.

how does a 60 page book have such an impact? its informative, urgent, inspiring, necessary and encourages you to take immediate action. loved it! if you want something short and sweet on plastic and climate change, this is it.

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I listened to the audiobook version of this, and it's really short, like a 1-hour speech about Testa's experience with social action to address the plastics crisis. In a very personal and concise way, Testa aims to inform her YA audience about the plastic crisis and share how teens can influence legislation that will help. SHe's not really specific about this; it's not a how-to, but it is inspiring.

This was a good introduction to the plastics crisis and does give young people ideas on how to create change. But, it’s just an introduction. I wish there were more tips and list of further reading, watching, and listening. I also wish that there was more research included.

Another great essay from the Pocket Change Collective.Hannah Testa has been an activist since she was a child, and she uses this platform to inspire other teens to action. She explains the way that plastic use has ballooned over the years, acknowledging its benefits (space travel!) while staying focused on the major problem of single-use plastics like straws, utensils, cups, and the ubiquitous plastic grocery bags. She expands on the 3 R's (reduce, reuse, recycle) to include "refuse" and "raise

I wanted to love this. I really did. I've been really enjoying everything I've read from the Pocket Change Collective and I think it's so important to address the plastics crisis going on in our world. This book does a lot of good, but it is also so narrow in view as to be potentially harmful. I'm going to break it into pros and cons.Pros:-The mixture of science and emotion drives home how dire the situation is and how important it is that we act. -The quick and accessible style means that the w...

""the greatest threat to the planet is the belief that someone else will save it"" -Hannah TeslaThis short but amazing book by a driven teenage activist educates about the effects that severe reliance on plastics has on our planet, our fellow animals, and our health. It also shows opportunities where we can take individual responsibility, corporate responsibility, and collective social responsibility to scale down the use of plastics. It was definitely an urgent personal reminder for me about my...