This Book is Not Garbage by Isabel Thomas

Illustrated by Alex Paterson 4 stars A great place to begin your eco journey. Told with a wonderful blend of humor and information. With tips to reduce your plastic use, save wildlife, and keep items out of the landfill, this book is a helpful guide for living a more environmentally friendly life for young readers….

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Why Waste Food? by Andrew F. Smith

3 stars Serves as a nice overview of food-related waste. The book goes through the food production system, pointing out various waste problems along the way. This includes waste at the farm, in manufacturing, in supermarkets and stores, in restaurants, and at home as well as food packaging waste. Presented in an easy-to-understand format, the…

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Total Garbage: A Messy Dive Into Trash, Waste, and Our World

by Rebecca Donnelly Illustrated by John Hendrix 5 stars This is a fascinating read. In modern society, it’s easy to throw something away and forget about it, never questioning where it ends up. In this book, readers follow the history of garbage and how the relationship between humans and their trash has changed over time….

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