Kick-start a discussion of the importance of biodiversity with a colorful resource that touts the benefits of maintaining healthy ecosystems. The images stress the interdependence of all the elements of an ecosystem.

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.

Find out how waste can be recycled and what you can do to aid recycling efforts in your community. With complete overviews of the types of materials that can be recycled: e-waste, paper and cardboard, metals, glass, plastics,...

Understand all there is to know about recycling! Find out what materials can be recycled, the process of specific types of materials getting recycled, and how folks can help out in the community.

With a stress on saving and protecting the environment, these clothes are handmade from materials such as aluminum cans and glass.

In the Curious George video Junky Monkey, George sees treasures where others see trash. He transforms his junk collection into a masterpiece- reusing and recycling items from the street. Will the mayor declare George and his friends the...

This subject page on compost is informative, regarding home composting, grasscycling, and vermicomposting, along with compostable material charts, basic instructions, and fine tuning of the composting procedure. Site lists uses/benefits...

This site contains great information about a number of household hazardous wastes and suggested methods of disposal.

Use this resource to learn about how we make compost and how we use it to grow gardens.

Slide show with script from the Texas A&M University describing how to layer a compost bin, and how to make a trench compost or pocket compost. Gives nitrogen and carbon content examples of compostable materials. Explains gardening...

This site is provided for by The Franklin Institute Online. "Open the door and step into your ecosystem." Content describes ecosystems and related material such as biomes, habitats, energy cycle, extinction, recycling, and more.