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Waste In Place: Lessons in Waste Management
GARBAGE PIZZA
A Waste Management Overview
In this lesson students will:
- Identify the five options for solid waste management
- Identify appropriate methods for managing the municipal solid waste system
- Understand how these methods can vary in different communities
WASTE WATCHERS
A Lesson On Source Reduction, the Best First Option for Waste Management
In this lesson students will:
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste in the classroom
- Evaluate waste prevention solutions and goals
COMPOST OFFICE
Reducing Landfill Volume While Providing a Valuable Soil Supplement
In this lesson students will:
- Identify materials needed in the composting process
- Identify problems that may arise in composting
- List ways to use compost
RECYCLING RULES
Understanding Recycling and a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
In this lesson students will:
- Identify ways recyclable materials can be separated and sorted
- Understand why recycling is worth the extra effort
- Understand what happens during the recycling process
ENERGY TO BURN
A Lesson About How Waste-to-Energy Facilities Use Trash as a Source of Energy
In this lesson students will:
- Understand that some waste materials can be burned to generate electricity
LANDFILL LOUNGE
A Sanitary Landfill Lesson
In this lesson students will:
- Identify the parts of the landfill and explain their function
- Accurately construct a model of a sanitary landfill
Litter Prevention
Pick up a New Attitude
Understanding Litter and Littering Behavior
In this lesson students will:
- Understand why litter is undesirable
- Identify reasons why people litter
- Develop a targeted message to change littering behavior
Beautification
Exterior Decorating: It's a Natural
Understanding the Impact of Beautification
In this lesson students will:
- Understand how beautification can benefit the environment, reduce litter,
and create enjoyable green spaces
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