Judith Enck’s New Book, 'The Problem With Plastic,' Shatters Common Myths and Gives Readers Real Ways to Fight Plastic Pollution
The New Press Releases Book on December 2, Just in Time for the Holiday Season and New Year’s Resolutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Book Publication Date: December 2, 2025
Contacts:
Melissa Valliant, Beyond Plastics — melissavalliant@bennington.edu, (410) 829-0726
Judith Enck, Beyond Plastics — judithenck@bennington.edu, (518) 605-1770
Jessica Krakoski, publicist — jessica@jessicakrakoski.com, (512) 761-7085
On December 2, The New Press will release “The Problem With Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late” by Judith Enck and Beyond Plastics with Adam Mahoney. The book, which is currently available for pre-order, provides a powerful investigation into plastic’s impact on human health and the environment, a searing indictment of the plastics industry that created this mess, and a playbook for how we can fight back.
Beyond Plastics will hold a virtual news conference announcing the release of “The Problem With Plastic” on Tuesday, December 2 at 11:30 a.m. EST. To attend the news conference, please register here.
“Once considered an environmental issue, plastic pollution has rapidly evolved into a human health threat and planetary crisis. This book shuts down the rampant misinformation preventing progress while also providing real, actionable solutions for individuals searching for hope and ways to help,” said Beyond Plastics president, book author, and former EPA regional administrator Judith Enck. “Plastic pollution is one of the few issues that we all agree is a problem, whether you’re Republican, Democrat, or Independent. During one of the most divisive times in American history, this book offers an opportunity for individuals, lawmakers, and business owners to unite in putting people over plastic. It’s time to get off the crash course set by plastic producers and finally tackle this problem at the source — ‘The Problem With Plastic’ will show you how.”
Plastic is everywhere — wrapped around our food, stitched into our clothes, even coursing through our veins. What began as a marvel of modern science has become a toxic industry that is affecting our health, polluting our planet, driving climate change, and perpetuating environmental racism. Given that less than 6% of plastic is actually recycled in the United States, this problem will persist unless policymakers, companies, and individuals take bold and urgent action.
“The Problem With Plastic” is perfect for:
Book clubs — check out our discussion guides!
Gifting — the holidays are approaching!
Setting a meaningful New Year’s resolution in 2026
And more!
To order the book, view the full press kit, read reviews, and learn more, please visit: beyondplastics.org/publications/problem-with-plastic-book
To attend the virtual news conference on Tuesday, December 2 at 11:30 a.m. EST,, please register here.
About Beyond Plastics
Launched in 2019, Beyond Plastics pairs the wisdom and experience of environmental policy experts with the energy and creativity of grassroots advocates to build a vibrant and effective movement to end plastic pollution. Using deep policy and advocacy expertise, Beyond Plastics is building a well-informed, effective movement seeking to achieve the institutional, economic, and societal changes needed to save our planet and ourselves, from the negative health, climate, and environmental impacts for the production, usage, and disposal of plastics.
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