refuse and refuse disposal

"Almost everything we do makes some kind of waste. Find out what happens to our waste, how it is harming the environment, and what we can do [to] help some the problem"--Back cover.

Explores the danger human litter poses to animals in the wild, discussing different kinds of litter, where it comes from, and what young readers can do to limit their litter impact on the environment. Includes photographs and a glossary.

Describes the harmful effects of plastic pollution on the earth's oceans, and ways to reduce the use of plastics. Includes critical thinking questions, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Looks at the role of waste collectors in a community, explaining what they do and why they are important. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

It is Earth Day, and Eliot and Tiny celebrate the holiday by picking up garbage, and helping to plant trees in the park.

"We can all make good choices to do our part to care for Earth. Read about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling, as well choosing items that can be used over and over"--Provided by publisher.

"Garbage tells us a lot about how humans have lived in the past, how we're living now, and the impact our waste disposal has on the environment. To create a more sustainable future, it's important that little eco-warriors know about the different types of waste and how to create less garbage!" -- Amazon.com.

Straws slip into the oceans, foods go bad before we get a chance to eat them, and all that food packaging is filling the world with garbage.

Landfills are piled high with tossed clothes and shoes, clothing hangers harm our flying friends, and tiny microfibers from our fabrics are becoming fish food.

Text and illustrations introduce young readers to the role of sanitation workers in their neighborhood.