Garbage and Waste

by Brenda Stalcup, Scott Barbour, Bruno Leone

Book Overview

Americans discard almost a ton of garbage per person every year. Business and industry also produce huge amounts of waste. The environmental effects of the accumulation of garbage and waste are examined in the following chapters: How Severe Is the Garbage and Waste Problem? Is Toxic Waste a Health Hazard? Is Recycling Effective? Are Governmental Regulations Necessary for a Cleaners Environment?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565105656
• ISBN13: 9781565105652
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Greenhaven Press
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.6" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12