This guide to waste reduction focuses on ways to reuse and recycle at school and in the home. Ideas like unplugging appliances, swapping old books, and lots of other tips are discussed!
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Reusing & Recycling Reduces Waste: Environment Activities for the Classroom
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.
The Environmental Protection Agency leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.
Featured High School Resources
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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Recently Banned or Challenged Books, Grades 9–12
Explore this gallery of challenged and banned books for high school students. -
DAILY WARM-UPS
High School Grammar Warm-Ups Packet
This grammar warm-up packet contains ten warm-ups for your high school students. -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Banned or Challenged 20th-Century Classics, Grades 9–12
Explore this gallery of banned or challenged classics from the 20th century. -
WORKSHEETS
Famous Figures with Hispanic Heritage
Teach children about famous Hispanic historical figures with this research activity.
Related Resources
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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Favorite Classroom Activities for Going Green
Educate students about the many ways they can reduce their impact on the environment. -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Environmental Science Printables Slideshow
Take a sneak peek inside our printable book, "Environmental Science (Grades 6-10). -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Green Classroom Practices That Save Money
by Emily Ann O'Neil Going green in your classroom is not only good for the environment; it can save you money, too. -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Money-Saving Tips for Teachers
Money-Saving Tips for Teachersby Holly PoulosAccording to a survey conducted by the National School Supply and Equipmen... -
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Emissions and Global Warming
IntroductionOnce, all climate changes occurred naturally. -
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The Global Environment Outlook: An Overview
AfricaHalf a billion hectares of African land are moderately to severely degraded.
