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Garbage

Websites
Learn some practical things you can do to reduce solid waste and other types of pollution.
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/garbage/intro.html

An in-depth look at the complex issues surrounding municipal solid waste. Includes a description of garbage, different methods of dealing with increasing garbage levels, and choices.
http://www.astc.org/exhibitions/rotten/rthome.htm

Where does all the waste we generate in the house go?
http://edugreen.teri.res.in/explore/solwaste/soliwaste.htm

People have dumped garbage in the frogs' home. Become a Trash Trooper and help clean up.
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_in...pics/frogs/frog_home/garbage.cfm

Story of a school in New Zealand that conducted an inquiry into the garbage at their school. Includes video clips, images, and tips.
http://www.tahatai.school.nz/abo.../zerowastesite/kidshomepage.html

From St. Sylvester School, a look at our garbage production. Includes statistics, solutions, and resources.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/dsloly/zerowaste/index.html

Includes tips for reducing your impact at school.
http://www.moea.state.mn.us/campaign/school/index.html

Overview of waste disposal and recycling developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Links to resources, and career and educational sites.
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/kids/space/index.htm