![]() SchoolsĬan reduce wastes in many ways, including using paper on both *One out of every elevenĭollars spent for groceries in the U.S. When possible, buy durable rather than disposable products, andĬonsider packaging and recyclability. Purchases, buy only what you need, use substitutes for toxic substances In the mostīasic form, we need to think about what we are buying. Waste reduction is one of the most importantĪspects and one in which everyone can participate. Waste reduction, recycling and composting, incineration, and landfilling. Of options to meet each community's needs. Plans for better management of their garbage. Waste management laws are being enacted and communities are developing That waste is a resource that should be managed. Stricter, and there is greater public opposition to siting any Older landfillsĪre filling up, federal, state, and local restrictions are becoming ThereĪre many reasons we are losing our landfill space. The existing permitted landfills will close within 20 years. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) predicts that 80% of Our problem has been accumulating for a long time. That is only a partial view of the picture, Why is there suddenly a problem? EverythingĪppeared to be taken care of: garbage was put out for haulersĪnd was taken away. Approximately 10 percent of that amount is recycled,ġ0 percent is burned, and the remaining 80 percent is landfilled. Million tons of municipal waste each year - 3 to 5 pounds per In the United States, we generate over 160 As hard as we try to reduceĪnd recycle large amounts of waste, we will still have some left ![]() ItĬomes from homes, schools, businesses, factories, and other places Trash, waste, refuse, or garbage - the piles keep growing. Whatever we decide to label it - rubbish, So if you have a specific need, ask your local recycling coordinator In teaching many subjects, including math, science, English, We can, and incinerating, landfilling, and finding other technologies Of waste we produce, reusing, recycling, and composting whatever Off with information and habits that emphasize reducing the amount So, how can you help? By starting this generation The next generation of decision-makers is being educated To be a lot of work for everyone to do, and you can help!Īhead. Waste planning and minimize problems such as these. Laws are being implemented to ensure sound solid The costs ofĭisposal are rising, related environmental degradation is occurring,Īnd controversies are arising over siting of new landfills and ![]() Our solid waste has become an overwhelming task. In New York State and the nation, managing Environmental Protection Agency Washington Department of Ecology Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin State University Cooperative Extension Service ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Math, and Environmental Education Genesee Co., MI, Cooperative Extension Service Golden Empire Health Planning Center, Sacramento, CA Islip, NY, Department of Environmental Control Keep America Beautiful Maine Department of Economic and Community Development Morris Co., PA, Solid Waste Management Office National Science and Technology Week, 1990 New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Pennsylvania Resources Council Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management San Francisco Recycling Program St. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County Cornell University, Department of Natural Resources Cornell University, Division of Nutritional Sciences Earth Day 1990 Eco Alliance, Inc. In New York State: Jean Bonhotal - Cornell Waste Management Institute Edith Davey - Cornell Cooperative Extension, Oneida County David Diligent - Cornell Cooperative Extension, Albany County Ellen Harrison - Cornell Waste Management Institute Bernadette Lawrence - Cornell Cooperative Extension, Sullivan County Kevin Mathers - Cornell Cooperative Extension, Broome County Valerie Molierno - City of Amherst, NY Celeste Richardson - Niagara County Environmental Management Council Carin Rundle - Cornell Waste Management Institute Suzanne Schwarting - Cornell Cooperative Extension, Lewis County Robin Tait - Tompkins County Division of Solid Waste Harry Heng Tecb-Meng - Cornell student Nancy Trautmann - consultant to Cornell Waste Management Institute Tami Williams - Cornell Waste Management InstituteĪllowed Cornell Waste Management Institute to adapt activitiesįrom their resources for this project: Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation American Paper Institute Association for Vermont Recyclers Brooklyn, NY, Curriculum Editorial Unit Conservation and Environmental Studies Center, Burlington County, NJ. Working with a team of people from Cornell Cooperative Extension and other agencies Trash Goes to School was produced in 1991 by the Cornell Waste Management Institute
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