WASTE LEVELS IN NUMBERS
Every year humans make more than 1 billion tons of waste. The problem is getting worse …
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An introduction to air pollution
WHAT IS AIR POLLUTION?
Air pollution is when the air becomes too dirty. This happens when gases and fumes that …
Making businesses from waste
Waste is becoming a very big problem across the world. Africa makes 70 million tonnes of waste every year. By …
The benefits of composting
Compost is decayed material (fruit and vegetable waste) that is used as a fertiliser. When you put compost on plants …
Recycling tips – how to make yarn from plastic bags
HOW TO USE OLD PLASTIC BAGS
Old plastic carrier bags can be used to make yarn. This yarn can then …
The consequences of hazardous waste and its treatment
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WHAT IS HAZARDOUS WASTE?
Hazardous wastes are poisonous forms of waste. They can be byproducts of manufacturing and …
Recycling and helping the world: how we can reuse old cans
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HOW TO REUSE OLD CANS
Old cans are really bad for the environment because they take over 500 …
Waste in cities and what we can do to help
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WASTE IN CITIES
Waste in cities is becoming a big problem. Cities in Sub-Saharan Africa are growing very …
Climate change – what it is and how we can stop it
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CLIMATE CHANGE – WHAT IT IS AND HOW WE CAN STOP IT
Climate is the big picture of …