The Problem with Plastic How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late By Judith Enck, with Adam Mahoney Reading & Discussion Guide ABOUT THE BOOK: The Problem with Plastic provides a comprehensive investigation into the plastics crisis, examining the material’s entire life cycle from production to pollution. Authors Judith Enck and Adam Mahoney uncover the systemic issues at the heart of the problem, including the ties to environmental injustice and the fossil fuel industry. The book exposes false solutions and greenwashing campaigns designed to protect corporate profits, while shifting the blame to consumers. It is a powerful call to action, offering real, policy-based solutions and a roadmap for individuals and communities to advocate for a world free from the devastating impacts of plastic.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Judith Enck is the founder and president of Beyond Plastics. She previously served as a regional administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under President Obama and was the deputy secretary for the environment in the New York Governor’s Office. She is a professor at Bennington College, bringing decades of experience in environmental policy and advocacy to her work. Adam Mahoney is a climate and environment reporter who has covered critical issues facing frontline communities most affected by environmental injustice and climate change for publications such as The New York Times and The Guardian. Beyond Plastics is a nationwide organization based at Bennington College that uses education, advocacy, and grassroots organizing to reduce plastic production, usage and disposal. See BeyondPlastics.org
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