Around eight million tons of plastic waste end up in the oceans every year. Scientists have now even discovered microplastics stranded in the Arctic ice. Plastic pollution is a global issue that can be broken down to each individual, regardless of the great responsibility of industry and politics. As consumers, we can reduce our consumption and prioritize sustainable alternatives. Intro: Plastic waste can now be found on even the most remote coasts of the world. Rachel Salt provides facts about the environmental damage that has already occurred and gives practical tips on how we can reduce our plastic consumption. In her book, Salt, an environmental biologist and science writer from Canada vividly conveys the most important information for conscious consumers who want to make an essential contribution to environmental protection by reducing their plastic footprint!