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Eamer, Claire, 1947-
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Refuse and refuse disposal -- Juvenile literature.
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Eamer, Claire, 1947-
Refuse and refuse disposal -- Juvenile literature.
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What a waste! : where does garbage go? / by Claire Eamer ; illustrations by Bambi Edlund.
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Eamer, Claire, 1947-
Annick Press, c2017.
Call #:
363
.7288
E12w
Subjects
Refuse and refuse disposal -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN:
9781554519194 (hc)
1554519195 (hc)
9781554519187 (pbk)
1554519187 (pbk)
Alternate title:
Where does garbage go?
Description:
89 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (P. 78-83) and index.
Contents:
The beginning of garbage -- Garbage explosion -- Down in the dumps -- A recipe for waste -- Down the drain -- The business of garbage -- Problem garbage.
Summary:
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.
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Edlund, Bambi.
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