Reviewed October 1993
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How much waste do Americans create, how much is biodegradable and where is it stored? What is biodegradable? These questions and more are answered with several interesting statistics and graphics. Household wastes of all kinds are discussed, with a focus on the three Rs: reduce, recycle, reuse.
Proper product use and disposal can be a health issue as well as an environmental one. This publication discusses which household products are potentially hazardous and how to reduce health risk.
If you want to know what you and your community can do to reduce waste and become more environmentally safe, this publication suggests some easy and helpful steps to take. A glossary and list of sources for further information may be of interest.
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NCR396B, reviewed October 1993