Episode of Series “Man builds - man destroys”.
In the past we have burnt and buried waste but today such solutions are inadequate. Here, retrieval recycling, and other environmentally positive forms of waste disposal, including “Mount Trashmore” - a recreational park complete with ski-run, built with waste from neighbouring communities - are examined
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ACMI Identifier
012237
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Recycling (Waste, etc.)
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → International understanding
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Recycling (Waste, etc.)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Waste disposal - Environmental aspects
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Recycling (Waste, etc.)
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Waste disposal
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Human ecology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International cooperation
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International understanding
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)