An examination of activated sludge treatment to determine the effect of increased waste concentration caused by water conservation measures is described. (MR)

Examines the household hazardous waste problem, addressing several areas related to regulation, disposal, and control. Also gives a list of safer alternatives for household cleaners/disinfectants, paint products, and pesticides. Indicates that individuals can collectively make a difference in public exposure by changing purchases and practices.…

Topics and issues related to toxic wastes in academic laboratories are addressed, pointing out that colleges/universities are making efforts to dispose of hazardous wastes safely to comply with tougher federal regulations. University sites on the Environmental Protection Agency Superfund National Priorities List, costs, and use of lab packs are…

Discusses the problem of solid waste disposal in the United States, suggests ways in which solid wastes might be reduced, and proposes a number of related topics for student debate in classes or in science clubs. (JR)

Behavior, incentives, and education programs were researched as factors relating to littering. Experiments in theaters, forest campgrounds, and hiking and dispersed car camping areas indicate incentive systems are necessary and feasible for curbing litter problems. (BL)

An examination of the handling, storage and disposition of hazardous wastes from municipal and industrial sources, with a plea for the development of a uniform national hazardous waste code or listing that would be acceptable and useful to all state and federal agencies. (LK)

Presents both sides of the current dispute between the Chemical Manufacturers Association and the Environmental Protection Agency over federal legislation dealing with the responsibility of paying for cleaning up abandoned chemical dump sites and mitigating spills of hazardous materials. (BT)

Describes a laboratory and field project in which students compost garbage to trace the transfer of matter and energy through the biosphere. (MLH)

Behavior modification techniques were evaluated by observing litter collection behavior of commercial rafting groups. The number of litter pieces retrieved by treatment and control groups was significantly different. Results support the idea that verbal appeal and role modeling can be effective litter control techniques. (Author/CW)

Discusses the growing environmental education movement and what constitutes good education about recycling and the environment. Lists characteristics of environmental education resources and examines criticism of environmental education and recycling education. Cites 19 references. (LZ)

Describes a waste water management system in Arcata, California, that utilizes a series of human-made marshes to filter and clean the city's sewage water. Discusses the development of this project, adaptations of the idea for other cities, key constraints, and related projects. (MCO)

Discusses benefits of alternative sewage technologies: (1) clean effluent; (2) less energy utilization than treatment plants; (3) reduced chemical usage; and (4) lower cost. Describes how four communities in Illinois, California, Alaska, and Wisconsin opted for alternative treatment systems. Provides information about the Environmental Protection…

Discusses the provisions of the current proposals to amend the Right-to-Know Act of 1986 that are designed to inform surrounding communities about hazardous materials a facility uses, stores or disposes. (Author/MCO)