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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Recycling is a simple action we can take that has an immediate positive effect. It keeps waste out of landfills, conserves natural resources, prevents pollution, and saves energy. Who wouldn't want to do this? But recycling isn't always straightforward. With so many different rules, it can be tough to work out the right thing to do. If you're worried that you're not recycling properly, or wondering whether you could be recycling more, this is the...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Modern waste-management systems are integrating a variety of recycling processes. Transforming waste into energy and waste into new products is at the forefront of new technologies. For example, light is used to separate glass from minerals, while magnets and whirlstreams separate metals from non-metals. Inside the eponymous rotting boxes', organic waste is recycled by organic materialeating micro-organisms into re-usable products. Understanding the...
5) Reuse it!
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
This book helps emerging readers develop proficient literacy skills while learning about how to reuse everyday objects to reduce waste and help planet Earth.
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Series
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
This book explains to young readers the importance of caring for the environment of our planet and stopping the spread of plastic pollution. In the book, a bear and his animal friends wander through a forest collecting discarded items that have been left behind by careless people. Recycling tips and tips for using alternatives to plastic straws are also provided.
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Small-space composting has never been easier, more efficient, and more eco-friendly. Composting keeps millions of tons of waste out of landfills and creates carbon-sequestering, nutrient-dense compost that can be used to help fuel plant growth (including houseplants!) and build soil health. - Build a DIY worm-composting system for a cupboard or garage - Craft a layered, under-the-sink composting system from terracotta pots - Construct a simple outdoor...
Author
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Take your craft projects to a whole new level with this ingenious series that turns recycling into an art form! This isn't an egg carton--it's a penguin, mini monster, fire engine, dragon, music shakers, mini cars, and more. The projects in this book are amazing fun for girls and boys. Each craft comes with photographic step-by-step instructions and can be completed within an hour. The picture-book style narrative is full of humor and personality,...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
What is the cost of convenience? Follow the life cycle of a paper cup and the environmental repercussions of a society reliant on convenience. This film is full of information that all consumers should know about the products that we use everyday, and the steps we need to make towards a more sustainable world.
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Turn those extra socks into a snake, owl, dog toy, cat toy, mermaid, juggling balls, vegetable patch, and more. The sock crafts in this book are amazing fun for girls and boys. Each one comes with photographic step-by-step instructions and can be completed within an hour. The picture-book style narrative is full of humor and personality, with gorgeously illustrated scenes that show off your creations in style.
11) Can do!
Series
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"It's Mighty Recycling Day in Tracksville, and Flicker's Mega Mission is to pick up all the bottles and cans and recycle them in Building Yard Station. But when his big pile of recyclables turns into a big problem, it's up to Flicker and the Mighty Express to work together and get the job done and delivered. Will Flicker stay on track and deliver the recyling pile?" --
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"When you throw something away, it might feel like it simply disappears, but actually, it's only just starting its journey. In this book, pollution expert Jennie Romer introduces all the smart machines and conveyor belts, cameras, and magnets that make recycling work. You'll discover not only why we recycle, but also how--and then how to do it better. This book will give you the tools you need to be a recycling expert and a plastic pollution warrior."--...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Everyone has wondered exactly what happens to poop after it is flushed down the toilet. It disappears as if by magic-- but there's a lot more going on than meets the eye! This book takes young readers through each stage of the sewage system, from the Sewer Flushers who unclog sewers to keep everything moving, to how dirty water is cleaned at the treatment plant. Furthermore, learn how sludge made from our poop can be recycled in many different ways--...
14) Earth smart
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"We can make our world a cleaner and healthier place to live. Join Sophie and Spencer to find out how."--
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Once upon a time, in a refrigerator not too far away, a jug of milk and a bottle of juice fell in love. All was bliss until Juice was taken away from its one true love and...recycled. Thus begins Milk and Juice's humorous journey through many incarnations around the world. Will they ever be reunited? Or will they stay star-crossed lovers for all eternity?"--
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Language
English
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Description
"This narrative middle-grade nonfiction from Rebecca Donnelly dives into the scientific and cultural history of the waste humans produce, examining why we make so much trash, why we're so bad at handling it, and how we can stop it (that is, us) from ruining the planet"--
19) Scrap
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Discover the vast and strangely beautiful places where things go to die and meet the people who collect, restore, and recycle the world's scrap. SCRAP is a love letter to the things we use in our daily lives. This cinematic documentary tells the stories of people who have deep connections to objects that have reached their end of life. The stories convey a deeper environmental and human message about our relationship to things, the sadness we feel...
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Publisher
Bebo Press
Language
English
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Description
Have you heard that recycling is broken? Let's fix it.
"A helpful, well-written guide to making the most of recycling and composting." - Kirkus Reviews
If you want to reduce the amount of waste you generate but aren't sure where to begin, Rethink the Bins shows you how. This book will help you:
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