Eamer, Claire,

What a waste! : where does garbage go? / Where does garbage go? by Claire Eamer ; illustrated by Bambi Edlund. - 89 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 78-83) and index.

"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.

ISBN: 9781554519187 (tr. pbk.) 1554519187 (tr. pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Refuse and refuse disposal.
Children's literature

Dewey Class. No.: 363.72/88