Demonstrates the principles of solid waste management and the problems of collecting and disposing of refuse, garbage and other solid wastes. Outlines various alternatives to the disposal of solid wastes, economically, while controlling air and water pollution.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010810
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Air - Pollution
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment - Social aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental education
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Pollution - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Refuse and refuse disposal
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Waste disposal - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water - Pollution
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Refuse and refuse disposal
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Waste disposal
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Environment - Social aspects
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)