Garbage And Litter

By:

Green, Jen

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Reduce, reuse, recycle (PowerKids Press)Publication details: New York : PowerKids Press, 2010.Edition: 1st edDescription: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cmISBN:

9781615322343

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

363.72/8 GRE 22

LOC classification:

TD792 .G737 2010

Contents:

The problem of waste -- What's in the can? -- Mountains of garbage -- A lot of litter -- Will it rot? -- Reduce, reuse, recycle -- Bottles and jars -- Food and beverage cans -- Paper and cardboard -- The problem with plastic -- Dealing with plastic -- Clothes, toys, and machinery -- Start a compost pile.

Summary: Weve found a way to remain around long after each of us is gonethrough our trashand this isnt a pretty legacy. An aluminum pop can takes over 200 years to decompose. This book presents readers with the hard facts about our consumption and garbage, while encouraging change through fun activities.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 30) and index.

Weve found a way to remain around long after each of us is gonethrough our trashand this isnt a pretty legacy. An aluminum pop can takes over 200 years to decompose. This book presents readers with the hard facts about our consumption and garbage, while encouraging change through fun activities.

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