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Young scholars examine the EPA's approach to integrated solid waste management. They read about source reduction, recycling, composting, waste-to-energy incineration, and land filling, and create symbols for each of the aspects of solid waste management.

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waste management, solid waste, the environmental protection agency

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epa, integrated solid waste management, solid waste management, science
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Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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