{"title":"Marcus Eriksen","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of Marcus Eriksen, a passionate voice in the world of environmental science and nature conservation. Known for his engaging storytelling and profound dedication, Eriksen shines a light on the pressing issue of plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable books, \u003cem\u003eJunk Raft\u003c\/em\u003e, takes you on a voyage across the Pacific Ocean aboard a raft made from plastic waste. This extraordinary journey highlights the alarming scale of plastic pollution while simultaneously inspiring change and showcasing the resilience of the human spirit. Eriksen's writing is not only educational but also motivational, urging readers to rethink their relationship with the environment and embrace sustainable practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus Eriksen's contributions to science and nature literature offer a compelling blend of adventure, discovery, and activism. His work is essential for anyone interested in understanding and tackling the environmental challenges of our time. Dive into Eriksen's collection to be informed, inspired, and moved towards positive action for our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"junk-raft-by-marcus-eriksen-9780807061725","title":"Junk Raft","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exciting account of an activist scientist's unorthodox fight against plastic marine pollution and of his expedition across the Pacific on a home-made \u003cem\u003ejunk raft\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn exciting account of a scientist's expedition across the Pacific on a home-made \u003cem\u003ejunk raft\u003c\/em\u003e in order to learn more about plastic marine pollution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA scientist, activist, and inveterate adventurer, Eriksen and his co-navigator, Joel Paschal, construct a \"junk raft\" made of plastic trash and set themselves adrift from Los Angeles to Hawaii, with no motor or support vessel, confronting perilous cyclones, food shortages, and a fast decaying raft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Eriksen recounts his struggles to keep afloat, he immerses readers in the deep history of the plastic pollution crisis and the movement that has arisen to combat it. The proliferation of cheap plastic products during the twentieth century has left the world awash in trash. Meanwhile, the plastics industry, with its lobbying muscle, fights tooth and nail against any changes that would affect its lucrative status quo, instead defending poorly designed products and deflecting responsibility for the harm they cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut, as Eriksen shows, the tide is turning in the battle to save the world's oceans. He recounts the successful efforts that he and many other activists are waging to fight corporate influence and demand that plastics producers be held accountable. \u003cem\u003eJunk Raft\u003c\/em\u003e provides concrete, actionable solutions and an empowering message—it’s within our power to change the throw-away culture for the sake of our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342642204908,"sku":"9780807061725","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9087003482475.jpg?v=1743929031"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/marcus-eriksen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}