How have individuals and/or groups made a difference about waste in our world?


Targets
At the end of this unit, you should be able to answer the following questions:

1. How is nature the perfect recycler?

1.1 What are plant and animal wastes?

1.2 How are plant and animal wastes recycled in nature?

1.3 What makes waste biodegradable?
2. What types of waste result from human activity?

2.1 What is toxic waste?

2.2 How is waste disposed of in your community?

2.3 How can we protect our natural resources?
3. How can we reduce the amount of waste produced?

3.1 How is a product made, used, and disposed?

3.2 Why is one packaging better than another is?

3.3 How have individuals and/or groups made a difference about waste in our world? 
Targets


The waste in our world may seem like an overwhelming problem at times.  Fortunately, many people work to improve the waste problem.  The work that they do helps to educate and inspire other people to reduce, reuse, and recycle.  It is important to realize that everyone can make a difference through the little things he or she does.

Check Recycle City to see how the various things that people do can add to big changes for the environment!