What a waste! : where does garbage go?
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Edlund, Bambi, illustrator.
Published
Toronto : Annick Press, [2017].
ISBN
9781554519187, 1554519187, 9781554519194, 1554519195
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89 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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Published
Toronto : Annick Press, [2017].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9781554519187, 1554519187, 9781554519194, 1554519195

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 78-83) and index.
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"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." --,Provided by publisher.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Eamer, C., & Edlund, B. (2017). What a waste!: where does garbage go? . Annick Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Eamer, Claire, 1947- and Bambi, Edlund. 2017. What a Waste!: Where Does Garbage Go?. Annick Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Eamer, Claire, 1947- and Bambi, Edlund. What a Waste!: Where Does Garbage Go? Annick Press, 2017.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Eamer, Claire, and Bambi Edlund. What a Waste!: Where Does Garbage Go? Annick Press, 2017.

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