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Download full textCalifornia Integrated Waste Management Board, Sacramento. – 1993
This compendium is a tool for bringing waste management education into classrooms. Curriculum materials gathered from across the country were reviewed by California's top environmental educators, both for correlation with the state's educational frameworks and for accuracy and completeness of waste management information. Materials that cover…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Hazardous Materials
Peer reviewedLunn, George; Sansone, Eric B. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Chromium(VI) compounds are classified as oxidizers and must be specially packaged and transported for disposal while Cr(III) compounds are considered nonoxidizers. A process which reduces Cr(VI) to Cr(III) by adding sodium metabisulfite followed by neutralization with magnesium hydroxide is explored. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, Environmental Standards
Peer reviewedArmour, Margaret-Ann – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Describes simple, efficient techniques for treating hazardous chemicals so that nontoxic and nonhazardous residues are formed. Discusses general rules for management of waste chemicals from school laboratories and general techniques for the disposal of waste or surplus chemicals. Lists specific disposal reactions. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Hazardous Materials, Laboratory Safety
Ohio State Univ., Columbus, OH. Information Reference Center for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education. – 1987
The Environmental Quality Instructional Resources Center acquires, reviews, indexes, and announces both print (books, modules, units, etc.) and non-print (films, slides, video tapes, etc.) materials related to water quality and water resources education and instruction. This publication contains abstracts and indexes to selected materials related…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Citizen Participation, Ecological Factors, Environmental Education
Ohio State Univ., Columbus, OH. Information Reference Center for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education. – 1987
The Environmental Quality Instructional Resources Center in Columbus, Ohio, acquires, reviews, indexes, and announces both print (books, modules, units, etc.) and non-print (films, slides, video tapes, etc.) materials related to water quality and water resources education and instruction. This publication contains abstracts and indexes to selected…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Citizen Participation, Ecological Factors, Environmental Education
General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Resources, Community, and Economic Development Div. – 1987
This report was developed to address institutional biosafety committees' implementation of federal guidelines applicable to the environmental release of genetically engineered organisms. These committees are from universities, companies, and other organizations that are using recombinant DNA technology in their laboratories. The committees are…
Descriptors: DNA, Federal Regulation, Genetic Engineering, Genetics
Peer reviewedBoyd, Dale – Geographical Education, 1990
Presents information from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) 1989 State of the World Environment Report. Provides an overview of global environmental concerns, including overpopulation, air and water pollution, global warming, hazardous waste disposal, and species extinction. Reaffirms the need to dedicate research and development…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Conservation (Environment), Developed Nations, Developing Nations
