Eamer, Claire,

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

Includes bibliographical references 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 (paperback) 9781554519194 (hardback)

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 20169067106

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Refuse and refuse disposal

Dewey Class. No.: j363.72/88