LOOP DE LOOP: Circular Solutions for a Waste-Free World
Written by Andrea Curtis, illustrated by Roozeboos. Published by Groundwood Books.
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Get loopy with it in this playful introduction to the hopeful, transformative possibilities of circular systems!
Nature works on a cycle, where everything has value and nothing is wasted. But modern humans have created a different kind of system: it’s less like a circle and more like a line. We take, make, use and then, when those things break or we’re finished with them, we toss them away.
But our planet’s resources are limited, and we’ve taken too much. That’s why all over the world, people are reusing, repurposing, repairing and designing waste out of the system!
Explore the ways that people everywhere are creating a loopier world. From growing building materials out of fungi to designing headphones (and cellphones!) that last, to producing vehicles that run on renewable energy. Plus, kids and families have a role to play, too. Loop de Loop introduces young readers to repair cafés, toy rentals, tool libraries and many more fun, innovative ways to build community and a more sustainable world.
Includes a page on how children can take part in circular systems, along with a glossary and sources for further reading.
For ages 6 to 9
Also available as an ebook!
Reviews
“Actionable steps are clearly outlined, and hope is offered in this bright and optimistic title. Highly recommended for sharing in all library collections.” –School Library Journal
“While a lovely read for Earth Day, this book presents actionable items for the entire year.”— Booklist
“A great jumpstart into environmental action and deeper conversations about protecting the planet…”—Quebec Library Association
“This book seeks to create a sense of connection between readers and the world we exist in, helping us see afresh that we are all connected…. Andrea Curtis…uses her text to point out that sharing resources with other people is both good for the planet and will help build a community. With Roozeboos’ warm and endearing illustrations, this is a green read that holds promise to fill a reader with gentle, golden hope.”—Global Literature in Libraries Initiative
Buy this book
Loop de Loop is available wherever good books are sold. Visit your local independent bookstore or order it at these online retailers. It’s also available as an ebook.
Loop de Loop is also part of the circular economy! We used FSC-certified, uncoated, wood-free paper, printed with vegetable oil inks and biodegradable lamination. It’s also jacket-less as book jackets are often not recyclable. We encourage readers to share the book when they’re finished with it—donating, swapping, popping it into a Little Free Library—keeping it in the loop for others to enjoy.
About Roozeboos
Roozeboos (Anne Roos Kleiss) illustrates children’s books, editorial illustrations and advertisements. She has a Masters of Art in children’s book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. She is the author/illustrator of When a Friend Needs a Friend and Dankje, Daan! and was a finalist for the Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition. She lives in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Learning resources
Loop de Loop includes fun and surprising examples of how people around the world are designing waste out of the system and building loopier communities. Plus, there’s a full-page spread with ideas about how kids can get involved in the circular economy.
Did you know?
- The circular economy is all about using less, using longer, reusing and producing cleanly.
- Every year, people around the world create enough trash to fill over 800,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools!
- Today, only 7.2% of the global economy is considered circular—meaning materials are reused, recycled, or repurposed.
- BUT the circular economy has the potential to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 39% by 2030.
- Adopting circular practices could create around 700,000 new jobs in the European Union alone by 2030.
Watch
There are lots of great videos aimed at kids explaining the circular economy. Check out some of them here.
