"Minimal plastic was use in the printing of this book." Includes bibliographical references and index.

The creator of the blog My Plastic-Free Life provides personal anecdotes, stats about the environmental and health problems related to plastic and personal solutions, handy lists and charts and tips on how to limit one's plastic footprint and get involved in community action. Introduction: Waking up to plastic -- Plastic is everywhere -- Plastic bags (Why are there melons in my shirt?) -- Plastic beverage bottles (Dealing with a drinking problem) -- Why can't we just recycle it all? -- Take-out food & packing lunches (Keep your straw, I have my own) -- Grocery shopping (Saving the planet, one cheese wrapper at a time) -- Personal care & household cleaning (When lazy = green) -- Feeling overwhelmed (Help! I'm drinking my cleaning fluid!) -- Durable goods (When cheap = green) -- Plastic-free living around the world -- Nine reasons our personal changes matter.