The Politics of Plastic by Kevin L. Whitworth

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What if plastic isn’t just polluting the planet — but rewriting the rules of life itself?From the oceans to the womb, plastic has invaded every corner of our world. We wear it, eat it, breathe it — and now, we even bleed it. The Politics of Plastic is a searing exposé that cuts through the greenwashed marketing and corporate spin to reveal the truth: this isn’t just a pollution crisis. It’s a political one.With razor-sharp storytelling, visual evidence, and hard-hitting research, this book unpacks:Why recycling was never meant to work — and who knew it all alongHow petrochemical giants like ExxonMobil and Dow rewrote the rules of sustainabilityThe global trade system that ships plastic waste to the Global South — and calls it "recycling"The dangerous chemicals hiding in packaging, baby bottles, and food containersHow microplastics enter your body, disrupt your hormones, and may pass to future generationsBut The Politics of Plastic isn’t just a warning — it’s a wake-up call.Featuring whistleblower quotes, mock ads, vintage-style graphics, and 20 practical actions for change, this is a book for anyone tired of being told the problem is their shopping bag. It’s time to name names, follow the money, and imagine a world that isn’t drowning in plastic.Because the question isn’t whether we can live without plastic.It’s whether we can survive with it.