Horizon Information Portal

e-branch

Home

My Account/Renew Loans

Find Magazine Articles & more

What a waste! : where does garbage go? / by Claire Eamer ; illustrations by Bambi Edlund.

by Eamer, Claire, 1947-

View full image

Annick Press, c2017.

Refuse and refuse disposal -- Juvenile literature.

9781554519194 (hc)

1554519195 (hc)

9781554519187 (pbk)

1554519187 (pbk)

Alternate title:

Where does garbage go?

89 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (P. 78-83) and index.

The beginning of garbage -- Garbage explosion -- Down in the dumps -- A recipe for waste -- Down the drain -- The business of garbage -- Problem garbage.

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.

Horizon Information Portal 3.24_8902M

© 2001-2013 SirsiDynix All rights reserved.

Horizon Information Portal