Our shopping culture isn’t an obvious polluter.
There’s always more to buy, buy, buy. Kids love trendy clothes, the latest electronics, fast food and even plastic gift cards. Sales draw us in, shiny new gadgets have us going ga-ga and personalized pop-up ads on our social media feeds have us frantically buying things—and throwing them out—without a second thought. You can’t see the pollution the way you can see smog in the air or a forest that’s been chopped down. But our buying habits and obsession with the latest and greatest are affecting the planet.
All the things we need, want and gotta have are responsible for big environmental problems. But making small changes in what and how often you buy can have an impact. All Consuming shows the pros and cons of making different choices when it comes to buying the things you love. It also shines a spotlight on kids who are bringing about change and offers ways you can help out too.
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“Useful and well researched…The colorful illustrations and photos, impactful statistics, appealing page design, catchy titled sidebars, glossary, and additional resources work together to make this an appealing and informative book for young people looking for ways to fight climate change by helping us evolve from a disposable to reusable society.”
“Reminds us of the inconvenient truths of our modern, disposable society. Suharu Ogawa adds great energy to the book with expressive graphics and fun collage elements. Silver bravely calls out major corporations who are known wrongdoers and polluters. All Consuming is a wake-up call for middle-grade and adult readers alike: an essential reminder to shop smarter for a better future.”
“A useful and engaging source of both global and local information and resources...Illustrator Suharu Ogawa hits just the right tone in her colourful representations of young people acquiring and discarding consumable items at a hectic pace…You will want to add this title to your library or school resources as soon as possible. Highly recommended.”