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Curriculum Resources: What should I do with this trash?

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Unit Resources

Interested in learning more about waste management? Looking for additional lessons and activities for other grade levels? These resources can help you get started.

A Brief History of Garbage and the Future of Waste Generation
The Decomposition of Waste in Landfills
What "Biodegradable" Really Means
Environmental Pathways Curriculum Unit: Where does my food waste go?
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Waste Management
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency – Land, Waste, and Cleanup Topics
Teach Engineering Unit: Waste & Recycling
Recycling Facts and Figures compiled by St Charles County, MO
Polymer Science Exploration Activities
Bottled water hosts many thousands of nano-sized plastic bits
Fast fashion: should it be banned?
Circular cities go ‘green’ by reusing things over and over again

More Resources

Want to see more Pathway Resources for other units? Check out our Resources page to see resources by unit, Illinois Environmental Educator Resources, as well as programs and events for teachers.

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