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Looks at the various types of waste materials that modern humans produce, the problems that disposing of that waste can bring, and methods of reducing the impact of waste on people and the environment.

"An examination of the various types of waste produced by people, exploring how much of it exists and where it goes, as well as how waste can be remade into useful items to contribute to a healthier planet"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the challenges that face our planet as trash continues to build up, and teaches the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling items in order to reduce the amount of waste produced.

Discusses different kinds of wastes and their effects on the environment.

Discusses the environmental problems caused by the manufacture and disposal of plastic and presents crafts projects that use recycled plastic.

"Zero Waste Kids features fun and practical projects designed to get kids reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling to benefit the environment and lead more sustainable lives"--

Examines the dumping of garbage in oceans, on land, in the air, and in space and suggests possible solutions to this problem of waste pollution.

"In this book, young readers will learn why recycling is important, which materials can be reprocessed into new goods, and how improved design can make products easier to recycle."--

Focuses on the ever-growing problem of managing the many types of solid waste and the hazards they pose to people and the environment. Readers learn how they can help in waste reduction efforts.