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Garbology |
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Stuff, stuff and more
stuff!
What becomes of all our "stuff" when we throw it away?
What kinds of problems are we creating for ourselves,
our world and future generations?
How can we solve them?
These are some of the questions we will address as we look into various issues related to waste management.
Recycling
Landfills
Hazardous
Waste
Source
Reduction
| Type of Info | Web Site | What's There |
| Recycle City | ||
| Amazing Recycling Facts | ||
| Another View on Recycling | Always take a look at both sides of an issue | |
| The Annenberg Garbage Exhibit | * Excellent site for everybody | |
| Consumer Recycling Guide | Commonly recycled materials | |
| Consumer Recycling Guide | Materials that are difficult to recycle | |
| 10 Steps You Can Take | Same as above | |
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Reduce
Waste: If not you, Who? |
All kinds of ways you can help | |
| The Ecomall | Environmentally friendly alternatives | |
| Interactive map - shows all kinds of pollution by state or area | ||
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Rutgers Coop Extension | School surveys and lots more info |
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Bergen County Hazardous Waste | Haz. waste collection: schedules, locations and what's included |
| Paper University | All about paper: how it's made, recycling, trees | |
| Plastics Recycling | Focus is on plastic | |
| Recycling & Beyond (for kids) | Geared for younger children | |
| Quest of the Ring Leaders | A webquest / game |
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