All over the world, people are joining the low-waste movement and getting tough on their trash.

Maybe you’ve heard the reports of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch swirling in the ocean. Maybe you’ve seen the photos of whales and sea birds with trash in their bellies. Or maybe you’ve heard that only 9 percent of our plastic waste actually gets recycled.

We can all do our part for the planet by creating less garbage. In Less Is More young readers will discover how to avoid waste in the first place, reduce how much they use and reuse what they can, before they recycle and rot (compost) the rest. With small, simple actions we can become part of the circular economy. Find out how you can join the low-waste movement—and get your friends and family on board too!

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Key Selling Points

• Discusses low-waste/zero-waste living, recycling, sustainability, pollution and the practical things kids can do to become part of the movement.
• Cities, companies and countries around the world are on a mission to reduce their waste. There is increasing consumer demand for zero-waste products.
• Americans generate more than 267 million tons of solid waste a year and only 35% gets recycled or composted.
• Less Is More gives young readers small, practical steps they can take every day to reduce their trash. It includes creative ideas for joining the movement, like hosting clothing swaps or gift wrapping with upcycled materials.