Taking on the Plastics Crisis

Part of the Pocket Change Collective series that gives various activists and artists a platform to voice their stories, this book details Hannah Testa’s journey of advocacy and activism to address the plastic crisis and its environmental impact. Facts, figures, and stories of her experience help highlight the need for people to act now to recycle, reuse, reduce, refuse, and raise awareness in order to combat the issue and inspire change. Suitable for a Grade 7–9 audience, Testa’s persuasive essay can be used to explore this writing style in the classroom and segue into persuasive writing opportunities. The resource may inspire dialogue about the impact of humans on the environment, resource management, and various perspectives worldwide related to the use of plastics.