Will educate young people about the problems associated with solid waste. The activities encourage them to think about options for reducing the amount of waste they generate, and how they can help by recycling and learning about other waste management alternatives. They are two sections: K through 6, and another for grades 7 through 12. Illustrated.

Lesson plans and activities promote recycling awareness for elementary and secondary school students.

Looks at how different types of waste can be reduced and reused, and features facts and statistics showing the difference that can be made by doing so.

Perfect for Earth Day on April 22, but important for teaching evironmental lessons year around! Michael Recycle tells the adventures of a young superhero whose power allows him to teach people about recycling. There once was a town Called Abberdoo-Rimey, Where garbage was left To grow rotten and slimy. It never smelled fresh. The air was all hazy. But the people did nothing. They got rather lazy. But the townspeople are called to attention when a streak of green crash-lands in the town dump! It’s not a bird, nor a plane, but a new kind of superhero—Michael Recycle, who has a plan to save Abberdoo-Rimey. . . and the world! Fresh and funny, Michael Recycle will entertain young and old while gently imparting an important message about recycling and environmental awareness. A special section of Go Green Tips (from Michael Recycle himself) encourages all kids to become environmental superheroes.

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. We hear it all the time, but what does it mean, and how can we do it? Lets Recycle! shows early fluent readers learn why its important to produce less waste with fun and easy ways they can do it every day. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn specific ways they can be environmentally friendly.

"This title delves into different issues pertaining to household waste and its causes, effects, and how we can proactively deal with it to make our planet a cleaner and healthier place."--

A packrat resists recycling, reducing, and reusing