recycling (waste)

Discusses recycling and provides information and instructions for making art projects from a variety of recycled materials.

Follows Elisa, the driver of a recycling truck, as she picks up papers, glass, and metals and takes them to the recycling center where they are prepared for recycling.

Explains the dangers old cars pose to the environment, looks at the many different parts and materials used to manufacture cars and keep them running, and discusses what might be done to reduce the number of cars on the road, make old cars cheaper and easier to repair, and recycle car materials that can still be used after the vehicle is scrapped.

Describes how thrown-out appliances, electronics, and batteries can affect the environment and discusses reuse and recycling of computers, refrigerators, related packaging, and other items.

Dawn is enthusiatic about studying ecology and wants to start a recycling center at school. Most of the kids at school are for it, but Dawn has lectured so many people about environmental responsibility no one can stand to be around her.

Discusses the environmental problems caused by the manufacture and disposal of plastic and presents crafts projects that use recycled plastic.

Explains what garbage is, looks at what happens to waste, and introduces the concept of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Includes activities and a glossary.

Provides step-by-step instructions and photographs for thirteen gifts made from recycled material, including bracelets, magnets, a computer mouse pad, and more.

Explores how people around the world recycle and reuse plastics, and provides ideas on how kids can too.

Explores how people around the world recycle and reuse rubber, and provides ideas on how kids can too.