Central Kansas Library System

Explains the challenges that face our planet as trash continues to build up, and teaches the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling items in order to reduce the amount of waste produced.

Examines various methods of garbage disposal, with an emphasis on sanitary landfills but also surveying such alternatives as mass burn and recycling.

The Lorax offers readers easy suggestions for going green.

Shows how to decrease the garbage we produce by making toys, games, and other crafts out of items we usually discard.

Discusses recycling, its value and realities, and the search for innovative recycling ideas.

Presents art and craft projects that benefit the environment through such activities as recycling.

Humorous illustrations accompany a discussion of the problems of waste disposal and of recycling as one possible solution.

"Full-color photos and simple, step-by-step instructions describe 10 crafts and activities using empty milk jugs and common materials found around the house"--

... follows the actions of an environmentally-conscious super hero who teaches children how to recycle and reuse common items around the home.