Earth+Day

Battle of the Bags (MSN)- Paper vs. Plastic? Do you know which to pick? Interactive segments explain why people choose what they use, resources required to develop the bags, the reality of recycling, and the advantage of reusing. View the impact of using the bags, specific laws, and viewpoints from users that impact their decision to use of either paper or plastic. Advise students to ignore the ads and headlines that appear on this page.

Beyond the Barrel - Follow where your trash and recyclables go on collection day.