{"id":1003,"date":"2013-02-22T16:14:53","date_gmt":"2013-02-22T16:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/learn.uppersouthplatte.org\/?page_id=1003"},"modified":"2015-02-02T19:53:37","modified_gmt":"2015-02-02T19:53:37","slug":"reducing-solid-waste-for-a-healthier-tomorrow-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uppersouthplatte.org\/learn\/reducing-solid-waste-for-a-healthier-tomorrow-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Reducing Solid Waste for a Healthier Tomorrow – Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Students,<\/p>\n

When humans started settling into villages, towns, and cities, our ancestors discovered how big a problem solid waste (garbage) could be.\u00a0 Now, with so much of what we use designed to be disposable or quickly replaced with the newest version, our solid waste problem keeps growing.\u00a0 Over time, we have developed many different ways of dealing with our trash, but we have yet to discover a perfect way of managing ever-increasing amounts of garbage.\u00a0 As populations around the globe keep growing, communities have adapted to their solid waste situations.\u00a0 Unfortunately, for many this has led to unhealthy environments and poor human health.\"garbage-landfill-100522-sw\"<\/a><\/p>\n

As we think about the huge amount of solid waste we create, it is also important to consider all the materials going into the products, packaging, food, etc. that end up as waste.\u00a0 The resources to make these goods are limited. The best way to conserve our resources and minimize the problems associated with solid waste is to reduce our consumption and therefore our waste.\u00a0 This is the theme of the Reducing Solid Waste for a Healthier Tomorrow Module.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In this module, you will have the chance to explore the problems of solid waste at home and around the world and compare strategies for managing our garbage.\u00a0 Ultimately, you will think of ways you can make changes in your own life to minimize the waste you leave behind.\u00a0 Understanding the three R\u2019s \u2013 reduce, reuse, recycle \u2013 plus compost will be very important as you think about solutions to solid waste problems. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

You will participate in a Waste Reduction Summit with the rest of your classmates to share ideas about how waste can be reduced.\u00a0 In a group, you will research and become \u00a0\u2018experts\u2019 on a topic related to solid waste. \u00a0Using your research to make your conclusions and recommendations, you will then present your topic to the rest of the Summit audience.\u00a0 Have fun learning about this interesting, if smelly, issue!<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Theresa Springer\u00a0
Environmental Education Coordinator\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

Coalition for the Upper South Platte
http:\/\/cusp.ws<\/a><\/p>\n

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Objectives
<\/strong>By completing this module, students will be able to:
(1) Evaluate explicit and implicit viewpoints, values, attitudes, and assumptions concealed in speech, writing, and illustration\u00a0
(2)\u00a0Articulate the position of self and others using experiential and material logic
(3) Gather information from a variety of sources; analyze and evaluate the quality and relevance of the source; and use it to answer complex questions
(4)\u00a0Collaborate effectively as group members or leaders who listen actively and respectfully pose thoughtful questions, acknowledge the ideas of others, and contribute ideas to further the group\u2019s attainment of an objective
(5) Understand solid waste management is a global problem that can only be solved if individuals take action in their own lives and in their own communities\u00a0
Student Objectives & State Standards<\/a><\/p>\n

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Background Information
<\/strong>History of Trash Presentation<\/a>
Intro to Trash – Background Reading<\/a>
<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trash in Developing Countries<\/strong>
T<\/a>rash in Developing Countries\u00a0Instructions<\/a>
Egypt Presentation<\/a>
Philippines Presentation<\/a>
Brazil Presentation\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

China: Solid Waste and Reform
<\/strong>China: Solid Waste and Reform Instructions<\/a>
China: Solid Waste and Reform Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n

E-Waste<\/strong>\u00a0
E-Waste Instructions<\/a>
E-Waste Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n

Landfills
<\/strong>Landfills Instructions<\/a>
What is a Landfill? Presentation <\/a>
The Ghosts of Landfills Past Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n

Landfill Gas<\/strong>
Landfill Gas Instructions<\/a>
Landfill Gas Presentation<\/a>
Methane Videos List\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Solid Waste Incineration<\/strong>\u00a0
Solid Waste Incineration Instructions<\/a>
Solid Waste Incineration Presentation<\/a>
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Single Stream Recycling<\/strong>\u00a0
Single Stream Recycling Instructions\u00a0<\/a>
Single Stream Recycling Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n

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Additional Resources
<\/strong><\/p>\n

Energy Justice Network – Primer on Landfill Gas as Green Energy:
http:\/\/www.energyjustice.net\/lfg\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Environmentalists Every Day. America’s Solid Waste Industry – History of Solid Waste Management:\u00a0http:\/\/www.environmentalistseveryday.org\/publications-solid-waste-industry-research\/information\/history-of-solid-waste-management\/index.php<\/a><\/p>\n

Environmental Protection Agency – Basic Facts About Waste:\u00a0
http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/osw\/education\/student_facts.htm<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Environmental Protection Agency – Methane:
http:\/\/epa.gov\/climatechange\/ghgemissions\/gases\/ch4.html<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Environmental Protection Agency – Methane Capture and Use:
http:\/\/epa.gov\/climatechange\/kids\/solutions\/technologies\/methane.html<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Environmental Protection Agency – WasteWise Program:
http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/epawaste\/conserve\/smm\/wastewise\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Evergreen Waste Services – Teaching Children How to be Green:\u00a0
http:\/\/evergreenws.com\/green-kids-corner\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (Gaia) – Myths vs. Facts about Waste to Energy:
http:\/\/www.no-burn.org\/downloads\/Incinerator_Myths_vs_Facts%20Feb2012.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Huffington Post – India’s Waste-to-Energy Plan Could Mean Bad News for Trash Pickers:
http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2012\/09\/21\/india-garbage-energy-plan_n_1902433.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Johnson State College, Vermont – Solid Waste Production:
http:\/\/kanat.jsc.vsc.edu\/student\/cassese\/main.htm#Ref_SD<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

National Geographic – High-Tech Trash:\u00a0
http:\/\/ngm.nationalgeographic.com\/2008\/01\/high-tech-trash\/carroll-text\/1<\/a><\/p>\n

New York Times – Europe Finds Clean Energy in Trash, but U.S. lags:
http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2010\/04\/13\/science\/earth\/13trash.html?pagewanted=all<\/a><\/p>\n

Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority – Kids Learn about Garbage:\u00a0
http:\/\/www.svswa.org\/kids_learn_about_garbage.cfm<\/a><\/p>\n

Squidoo – E-waste: What is it and what do you do with it?
http:\/\/www.squidoo.com\/e-waste-recycle<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Economist – Rubbish Map:\u00a0
http:\/\/www.economist.com\/blogs\/graphicdetail\/2012\/06\/daily-chart-3<\/a><\/p>\n

UPI – EU activates new e-waste recycling rules:
http:\/\/www.upi.com\/Business_News\/Energy-Resources\/2012\/08\/15\/EU-activates-new-e-waste-recycling-rules\/UPI-65871345026600\/\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

US Geological Survey – Arsenic:
http:\/\/minerals.usgs.gov\/minerals\/pubs\/commodity\/arsenic\/arsenmcs07.pdf
<\/a><\/p>\n

Waste Incineration:
http:\/\/me1065.wikidot.com\/waste-incineration<\/a><\/p>\n

wasteincineration.net – Waste Incineration: Positive and Negative Aspects:
http:\/\/www.wasteincineration.net\/waste-incineration-effects.html<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Window on State Government, Texas – Landfill Gas:
http:\/\/www.window.state.tx.us\/specialrpt\/energy\/renewable\/landfill.php<\/a><\/p>\n

World Bank – What a Waste: A Global Review of Solid Waste Management:
http:\/\/web.worldbank.org\/WBSITE\/EXTERNAL\/TOPICS\/EXTSDNET\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a92013 CUSP<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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