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Welcome to the Wastes – Education Resources Web site!


Planet Protectors Club
(Grades K-5)

Make a Difference Campaign
(Grades 6-8)

Your Environment. Your Choice.
(Grades 9-12)

This site provides materials for teachers, kids, students, and researchers to develop an increased knowledge of solid waste issues. These resources are intended to increase environmental awareness and inspire participation in environmental activities.

Students of all ages will find fun activities and project ideas to learn more about waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. This site also provides information sources, tools, and data to enable student researchers to collect environmental information for use in projects and reports.

Teachers will find curriculum, activities, games, and other educational materials to teach students about waste generation and management. Student award and grant information is also provided, as well as information about environmental careers.

RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) Training at your Desktop provides both introductory and more advanced courses for federal and state regulators, the regulated community, organizations, associations, and even consumers who are interested in environmental laws and regulations and their implementation.

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