Looks at how different types of waste can be reduced and reused, and features facts and statistics showing the difference that can be made by doing so.

"An inspiring guide packed with simple explanations of how kids and their families can reduce, re-use, and recycle to help clean up our planet."--

"Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle grade-readers, this book explores the low-waste movement and how kids can get involved. Illustrated with photographs throughout."--

"Do you want to help the planet and learn how to take care of it? Then this book is for you! Parents: future nature lovers will cherish this earth-friendly book that introduces basic concepts of reducing, reusing, and recycling in a fun and easy way. And this is also a hands-on book, showing readers how to make their own recycling station in eight simple steps!"--Back cover.

Explains waste management problems humans have encountered throught history and how we deal with it now, highlighting key global concerns related to garbage disposal, such as space waste, the problem of plastic, and growing landfills.

"In the seventh book in the Exploring Our Community series, the five friends learn all about how to reduce plastic pollution. It's Nick's birthday, and he wants to celebrate by challenging his friends to a No Plastics Day. While going a whole day without using single-use plastic, the five friends learn about how much plastic surrounds us in our daily lives; the garbage patch gyres in the oceans; plastic in our food chain; what plastic is made of (science...

"After Isaac is caught vandalizing a sign at his local community garden, he s put to work under the wing of one of the gardeners, Aurora. But Isaac s time with Aurora isn t just about growing vegetables! As they make useful projects together for the garden and for Isaac s home, Aurora teaches Isaac about the natural and human-built systems we re all a part of, how our decisions and lifestyles impact the planet, and how even a kid can make better choices...