This concise article explores possible solutions to the hazardous waste problem.

Characteristics of hazardous waste products are provided on this site. Alternatives to use which will not harm the environment are also explained.

A concise site that defines hazardous waste and looks at who is responsible for contaminating our planet.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the management of hazardous waste. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.

A website devoted to the challenge of reducing solid waste for the good of our environment.

This article chronicles the problems of disposing obsolete computers and other electronics, the harmful substances they add to landfills here and abroad, and projections for the future.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about different types of waste disposal. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Everything you ever wanted to know about every household product available, from battery disposal to detergent and glue.

This activity is part of Planet Diary and contains an online exploration of waste in different states. Students investigate the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund Priorities site for sources of nuclear waste and then see...

Students explore bioremediation. The article discusses how to use infrared synchrotron light to study the biological response of living microbes to contaminants. The resource consists of pictures, quotes, and links to additional resources.

Why should I recycle? What are recyclable materials? How does recycling work? Learn the answer to these questions and much more on this site about recycling.

Students investigate decomposers and the role of decomposers in maintaining the flow of nutrients in an environment. Students also learn how engineers use decomposers to help clean up wastes in a process known as bioremediation. This...

This website answers most questions reguarding landfills. Learn what landfills are and how they are constructed. In addition to providing responses to several simple uestions, this website includes links to several related resources.

A basic manual on how to handle and dispose of laboratory materials safely. Includes a lesson plan on how to read a materials safety data sheet.

Excellent information provided by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Pollution is an example of a negative externality. Despite the gradual reduction in emissions from fossil fuels, many important environmental issues remain. Along with the still-high levels of air and water pollution, other issues...

Although this site describes one toxic eco-disaster, it gives an idea of what can actually happen if proper precautions are not taken within industrial plants. Good example of the problems that can occur when environmental rules and...

Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...

This site provides information about the active ingredients registered as pesticides. Site discusses toxicology, exposure, dose-response and risk characterization.

A bioremediation expert cautions against the concentration of detergents and other chemicals used to clean up oil spills. The clean-up can be a nightmare of its own when toxic agents are used.