What a waste! : where does garbage go?
(2017)
Nonfiction
Book
Call Numbers:
J/363.728/EAMER,C
Availability
Details
PUBLISHED
Toronto : Annick Press, [2017]
DESCRIPTION
89 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9781554519194, 1554519195 :, 9781554519187, 1554519187, 1554519195, 9781554519194
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
"What a Waste! explores the problem of garbage and how humans have dealt with it from prehistory to modern times. Topics include how archaeologists study ancient garbage; the growth of consumer culture and disposability; food waste; the environmental effects of garbage; "problem" garbage like electronic and toxic waste; sewage and dead bodies; and garbage in the oceans and in space. Sidebars highlight people and organizations around the world who are making efforts to reduce or reuse waste."--
1040L
Issued also in electronic formats