Eamer, Claire, 1947-
What a waste! : where does garbage go? / - 89 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 78-83) and index.
The beginning of garbage -- Garbage explosion -- Down in the dumps -- A recipe for waste -- Down the drain -- The business of garbage -- Problem garbage.
What a Waste! explores the problem of garbage and how humans have dealt with it from prehistory to modern times. Topics include how archaeologists study ancient garbage; the growth of consumer culture and disposability; food waste; the environmental effects of garbage; "problem" garbage like electronic and toxic waste; sewage and dead bodies; and garbage in the oceans and in space. Sidebars highlight people and organizations around the world who are making efforts to reduce or reuse waste.
9781554519187 1554519187 9781554519194 1554519195
Refuse and refuse disposal--Juvenile literature.
TD792 / .E26 2017
363.72/88
What a waste! : where does garbage go? / - 89 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 78-83) and index.
The beginning of garbage -- Garbage explosion -- Down in the dumps -- A recipe for waste -- Down the drain -- The business of garbage -- Problem garbage.
What a Waste! explores the problem of garbage and how humans have dealt with it from prehistory to modern times. Topics include how archaeologists study ancient garbage; the growth of consumer culture and disposability; food waste; the environmental effects of garbage; "problem" garbage like electronic and toxic waste; sewage and dead bodies; and garbage in the oceans and in space. Sidebars highlight people and organizations around the world who are making efforts to reduce or reuse waste.
9781554519187 1554519187 9781554519194 1554519195
Refuse and refuse disposal--Juvenile literature.
TD792 / .E26 2017
363.72/88