Video Descriptions
J Staff Recommended Alphabetical Listing

3 R’s PLAY: (12 min) Grades 4-8
A local middle school demonstrates the 3 R’s by presenting a skit. Video 143

3-2-1 CONTACT EXTRA: BOTTOM OF THE BARREL: (30 min) Grades 2-6
Join 3-2-1 Contact's Stephanie Yu and Z Wright for an investigation of oil and learn why we are getting closer and closer to the bottom of the barrel. Copyright 1991. Video 16

J 3-2-1 CONTACT EXTRA: DOWN THE DRAIN: (30 min) Grades 2-6
Join Stephanie Yu and Z Wright and learn how water gets dirty, how it gets clean, and what we can do to help conserve and preserve it. Copyright 1991. Video 10

3-2-1 CONTACT EXTRA: GET BUSY-HOW KIDS CAN SAVE THE PLANET
(30 min) Grades 2-9
3-2-1 Contact’s Stephanie Yu and Z Wright explore the positive and negative effects of modern technology and, in the process, come across some kids who are making important efforts to help the Earth. Copyright 1992. Video 20

J 3-2-1 CONTACT EXTRA: THE ROTTEN TRUTH : (30 min) Grades 2-6
Come along with Stephanie as she visits a landfill, leads a tour through the Museum of Modern Garbage, and much more. Copyright 1990. Video 52

J 50 SIMPLE THINGS KIDS CAN DO TO SAVE THE EARTH
PART 1: WATER AND RESOURCES:  (20 min) Grades 3-8
This video, hosted by Sara Gilbert (Roseanne) and Brian Austin Green (90210), shows students what kids their age are doing to save the Earth. The video encourages students to be a part of the solution, not the problem, and conveys the message, "KIDS DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!" Copyright 1992. Video 127

J 50 SIMPLE THINGS KIDS CAN DO TO SAVE THE EARTH PART 2: GREEN LIFE, WILDLIFE, ENERGY AND AIR: (27 min) Grades 3-8
This video, similar to Part 1, focuses on wildlife, energy, and air. Copyright 1992. Video 128

1994 ODNR ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND PSA: (30 sec) Grades 9-Adult
Funded by Ohio Department of Natural Resource, this video tells why you should buy recyclable material and how it will benefit future generations. Copyright 1994. Video 118

THE ADVENTURES OF THE LITTLE ZAPPERS: (14 min) Grades K-4
This puppet show features Bagatha, the little witch, and Michael Recycle, who is determined to clean her up. Copyright 1986. Video 51

THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION, RECYCLING: YOUR NEXT ASSIGNMENT (18 min) Grades 6-12
Examines aluminum can recycling and the manufacturing process of new cans. The video also examines the history of recycling aluminum and the reasons why we should recycle. Video 129

THE ASH MONOFILL: (12 min) Grades 9-12
The Dodge-Olmsted Ash Monofill in Kasson, Minnesota, is the site of this video. Disposal of ash from the waste incinerator in this area is explored. The topics of ash monolith, real estate in the area near the monofill, fugitive ash emissions, and ash monofill leachate are covered. Copyright 1992. Video 76

A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO GARBAGE: (24 min) Grades 4-Adult
This video was produced by Clean Cincinnati (Keep Cincinnati Beautiful) and is an introduction to landfills, the 3 R’s, composting, and setting up a home recycling program. This video is narrated by a student from the Cincinnati School for the Creative and Performing Arts. Copyright 1991. Video 17

BEYOND WALLS, ACROSS DISCIPLINES: ENVIRONMENT AS AN INTEGRATING CONTEXT IN EDUCATION, PARTS 1 & 2 (67 min) Adult
mThis video, from the State Education and Environment Roundtable (SEER), provides information about schools that use the environment as an integrating context for learning. It contains data that demonstrates the effectiveness of getting students and teachers involved with community- based, real-world environmental projects. These findings may help you convince school administrators of the many student achievements related to the EIC approach including: improved knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts in language, arts, math, and science; improved student enthusiasm and attitudes about school; lower discipline problems; and improved attendance. See "Closing the Achievement Gap" for a 14-minute summary. Copyright 1998. Video 153

BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES: THE LANDFILL STORY:
(18 min) Grades 9-Adult
This video, produced by Browning Ferris Industries (BFI), is an overview of a modern sanitary landfill. The program shows how landfills are planned, constructed and maintained. Copyright 1987. Video 67

BUSY, BUSY PLANET: (11 min) Grades 9-Adult
This video, developed by the American Plastics Council, takes a look at our busy, busy planet and examines some of the ways plastics can help save natural resources. It suggests habits that are not time-consuming, i.e., recycling and buying products packaged in lightweight, efficient plastics. Copyright 1995. Video 92

CHANGING SKYLINES: THE GARBAGE CRISIS: (28 min) Grades 9-Adult
This video discusses the national landfill crisis of the late 1980’s and shows what different states were doing to solve their disposal dilemmas. Although good for a historical perspective, many of the predictions in this video never occurred. Copyright 1989. Video 15

CHANNEL 5 RECYCLING: (5 min) Grades 9-Adult
Five on Your Side video clip explains how an Ohio law, House Bill 592, prohibited homeowners from putting yardwaste in landfills to prevent them from overflowing. Please note, this law is not currently enforced due to a technicality. Copyright 1994. Video 106

THE CHOICE IS YOURS: (50 min) Grades 6-Adult
This video is an overview of recycling in Ohio. It includes international recycling perspectives that show how other countries of the world recycle. Other topics covered are the meaning of the arrows in the recycling symbol and House Bill 592. Copyright 1992. Video 50

CHOICES: (25 min) Grades 9-Adult
This video is a story of technological problems told by citizens who live near landfills in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Copyright 1985. Video 14

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING: (8 min) Grades 6-Adult
A detailed video on planning and implementing a community holiday tree recycling program. Video 73

CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP USING ENVIRONMENT AS AN INTEGRATING CONTEXT IN K-12 EDUCATION: A VIDEO SUMMARY
(14 min) Adult
This video summary from the State Education and Environment Roundtable (SEER) provides information about schools that use the environment as an integrating context for learning. It contains data that demonstrates the effectiveness of getting students and teachers involved with community based, real-world environmental projects. These findings may help you convince school administrators of the many student achievements related to the EIC approach including: improved knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts in language, arts, math, and science; improved student enthusiasm and attitudes about school; lower discipline problems; and improved attendance. See "Beyond Walls, Across Disciplines" for the full-length version. Copyright 1998. Video 152

COLLECTION PROCEDURES (5 min 20 sec) Adult
This video explains how Rumpke Inc. collects yardwaste, including how grass, branches, and hedge clippings are stopped from entering the landfill. It also explains why the recycling bin is placed at the curb for pick-up by Rumpke, Inc. Copyright post-1994. Video 101

COMMERCIAL WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING: IT’S EVERYONE’S BUSINESS (18 min) Adult
Filmed in Cincinnati, this video provides information on beginning a waste reduction and recycling program in a business. Copyright 1993. Video 93

COMPLETING THE RECYCLE CYCLE (17 min) Adult
This video, produced by the League of Women Voters of Colorado, gives background information on materials that can be recycled. Major corporations that have initiated recycling programs are highlighted. The video stresses the message that recycling only works when people buy products made from recycled-content materials. Copyright 1991. Video 70

COMPOST 1 (8 min) Grades 6-12
Shows nematode and bacteria from a compost pile. Video 125

COMPOSTING IN THE U.S. (13 min) Grades 9-Adult
This video stresses the importance of the combined efforts of composting and recycling to reduce the amount of solid waste disposed in landfills. It also discusses the advantages of backyard composting. Copyright 1992. Video 77

COUNTY OF SAN BERNADINO: 1. THE HAZ-KID REPORT 2. IT’S EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS (10 min) Grades 3-6
Haz-Man and his helpers explain what hazardous waste is and how it is harmful to people and the environment. Copyright 1984. Video 48

CRUNCH SMASH TRASH (3 min) Grades 2-10
This video is power-packed with learning and fun. The live-action video goes beyond the recycling bin to show kids what happens when they recycle. They will see a glass crusher, magnet cranes, and car shredders. Copyright 1994. Video 13

DAN’S RECYCLE CYCLE (10 min) Grades K-5
In this video, Dan the Can gets lost but finds his way to a recycling plant. Copyright 1990. Video 12

DEADLINE ON D: A LANDFILL UPDATE (25 min) Grades 9-Adult/Local Government Audiences

Produced by the International City/County Management Association, this video shows how communities learn to comply with Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Subtitle D establishes federal regulations for municipal landfill design and operation. Copyright 1993. Video 109

DILUTION IS NOT THE SOLUTION: DEALING WITH HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (20 min) Grades 9-Adult
Produced by the Winton Place Civic Club and the Media Working Group, Inc., this video explores the consequences of improperly disposing of hazardous waste and discusses disposal alternatives. Copyright 1991. Video 11

EARTH TO KIDS (28 min) Grades 2-6
Produced by Films Incorporated Video, this video teaches children and their families how to make buying decisions that will help save the planet. Ultimately, the program creates an "environmental yardstick," by which products can be measured. Video 7

EARTH WEEK: SEVEN DAYS TO A GREENER PLANET (11 min) Grade 2-6
Produced by Purple Pacific Pictures, Inc., this video illustrates that everybody has a role in cleaning up and keeping the earth healthy. Projects and ideas to promote cleaner air, prevent water pollution and develop earth-conscious lifestyles are highlighted.Copyright 1992. Video 8

ENVIRONMENTAL DOG (20 min) Grades 2-6
Ralph, the comical canine hero, talks about household toxicities, recycling, and the conservation of paper, water and power. Video 6

EVERYBODY’S PROBLEM... EVERYBODY’S JOB (20 min) Grades 9-12
Produced by the McDonald’s Corporation, this video touches briefly on landfills and incinerating as techniques for solid waste disposal. The video explores the reasons why McDonald’s chose to use paper over plastic and how they recover polystyrene. Copyright 1989. Video 100

A FISH’S TALE (12 min 20 sec) Grades K-5
This detailed video, produced by Chris Clarke and Joy Snider, explains how polluted water is affecting the wildlife in lakes and rivers. It also addresses the effects of flushing household cleaning products down the drain. Copyright 1993. Video 19

GARBAGE IN AMERICA: HAZARDOUS WASTE - PRIORITY ONE, VOLUME II (20 min) Grades 6-Adult
This video examines the most dangerous elements in our waste stream. It covers new technologies for hazardous waste management and industrial programs, and discusses legislative action, waste reduction initiatives, household hazardous waste, disposal and alternatives, and citizen power and responsibility. Copyright 1989. Video 4

GARBAGE IN AMERICA: LANDFILLS - OPTIONS AND SOLUTIONS, VOLUME III (27 min) Grades 6-Adult
Garbage in America focuses on what to do with the waste we produce. Not In My Back Yard (NIMBY) syndrome and a state-of-the-art landfill operation of garbage incineration are explored. Copyright 1990. Video 5

J GARBAGE IN AMERICA: THE CHOICE IS OURS (20 min) Grades 5-Adult
This recycling and environmental video is designed to assure that students gain knowledge about solid waste problems and how to deal with them. Copyright 1989. Video 3

GARBAGE TALE: AN ENVIRONMENTAL ADVENTURE: (18 min) Grades 2-6
Ernie discovers where his garbage really goes. He travels to incinerators, landfills, compost bins and recycling centers. Includes animation and a delightful song by the irrepressible Trash man. Copyright 1990. Video 2

J GARBAGE: THE MOVIE - AN ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS (25 min) Grades 7-Adult
This video leads the audience through landfills, incinerators, recycling plants and composting yards. Solutions such as recycling, composting, reducing, reusing, and consumer choices are explored. Copyright 1990. Video 147

THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: DOWN IN THE DUMPS (20 min) Grades 9-Adult
This video shows what happens to the world’s trash and the problems regarding waste management. Video 9

THE GREAT CAN CAPER (10 min) Grades K-3
"Cosmo, The Clean Up Your Act Cat" stresses the importance of putting litter where it belongs. Copyright 1985. Video 54

GREENHOUSE CRISIS...THE AMERICAN RESPONSE (11 min) Grades 9-Adult
This video begins with futuristic projections and offers steps for becoming more energy efficient. Copyright 1989. Video 42

HABITATS FOR LEARNING (15 min) Adult (teachers)
Produced by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, this video shows teachers how to use any outdoor setting for teaching. It demonstrates how Outdoor Labs can be used for teaching math, science, social studies, language arts, and physical education. Copyright 1994. Video 131

HAMILTON County Department of Environmental PRIORITIES PROJECT (18 min) Adult
Roxanne Qualls, John Dowlin, Dr. Patricia Z. Timm, Jerry Lawson, Carl L. Palmer, Lynn Frock, Dr. Stan Hedeen, and many other expert environmentalists describe the process of preparing an environmental assessment of Hamilton County to improve the air, water, and land. Copyright 1998. Video 135

HAZ-MAN (11 min) Grades K-4
This informative video explains what household hazardous waste is and how it should be properly handled. Copyright 1988. Video 41

HEATH RECYCLING PLANT NEWS COVERAGE (8 min) Grades 9-Adult
The Quantum Company gives a tour of their recycling plant. Included in this video is a demonstration of the procedure for recycling plastic milk jugs. Video 111

HELP WOODSY SPREAD THE WORD (18 min) Grades 2-3
Woodsy Owl explains to children that careless disposal of waste negatively affects the environment. Jimmy, Kelly, and Michelle must write a report on why it is important to recycle. Copyright 1978. Video 40

HOT POTATO (11 min) Grades 4-Adult
Mimes play roles such as waste producer, disposer, and policy-maker. They approach and avoid the responsibility for getting rid of hazardous waste, represented by the "Hot Potato". Video 39

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE: "A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY" (15 min) Adult
This is a very detailed video about household hazardous waste, which affects the environment when not disposed of properly. It demonstrates the possibilities of endangering consumers and sanitation workers. There is also discussion about reports that a high level of toxic household hazardous waste has been disposed of in landfills and sewers, which then enters the water system and affects lakes, rivers, and our drinking water. Video 137

HOW DID THIS GET HERE? (10 min) Grades 7-Adult
Produced by Keep America Beautiful, this video discusses the problem of litter. Solutions are offered to remedy the problem. It explores partnerships between governments, organizations, and individuals that can be forged to meet the needs of litter clean-up. Copyright 1992. Video 38

HOW PAPER RECYCLING WORKS (13 min) Grades 9-12
This video explores the collection, transportation, and processing of used paper, which will be turned into recycled paper. It explains how companies and individuals can set up recycling programs for paper and cardboard. Video 72

HOW THE WASTE WAS WON: SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING IN THE WEST (15 min) Grades 6-12
Concentrates on reducing, reusing, recycling, and completing the recycling process by buying recycled products. Copyright 1998. Video 37

IN THE BAG (7 min 30 sec) Grades 3-5
A Walt Disney cartoon video on how campers litter campgrounds. The ranger then bribes bears by offering them food in order to help him pick up the litter and place it into trash bags. Video 35

I’M A PLAY IT CLEAN KID (12 min 5 sec) Grades 3-5
This video was made by Melamine Fasten to teach kids to pick-up litter, recycle, and take pride in keeping their neighborhood clean. Copyright 1990. Video 36

JUST MOW IT (30 sec) Grades 5-Adult
This animated video, features Spencer, the recycling mascot, who teaches how to recycle grass when mowing the lawn. Video 104

KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL – IT’S MORE THAN A SLOGAN (6 min) Grades 5-12
Gives information about clean community systems throughout America. Copyright 1988. Video 103

"KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL" MUSIC VIDEO (3 min) Grades 5-Adult
This litter prevention music video demonstrates actions that can be taken by everyone in an effort to "Keep America Beautiful." Copyright 1993. Video 130

KEEP EVANSTON BEAUTIFUL/THE CITY OF EVANSTON PRESENTS: "SARAH SAVES CAN MAN" (12 min) Grades 2-6
Can Man teaches Sarah about the benefits of recycling. Included in this video is a tour of a recycling plant. Copyright 1995. Video 33

LESS IS MORE: POLLUTION PREVENTION IS GOOD BUSINESS (23 min) Adult
This video is produced by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and looks at programs implemented by various companies to minimize waste, and how this minimization benefited their companies. Copyright 1989. Video 122

LESS WASTE IN THE FIRST PLACE (10 min) Grades 1-5
This video was produced by Exxon to teach kids about the advantages of flexible packaging. Video 68

LET NO MAN REGRET (11 min) Grades 6-12
This video begins by showing undisturbed natural environments and concludes with a careless action that leads to a forest fire. Video 32

LET’S NOT WASTE THE ‘90s (115 min) Adult
Dr. Harvey Alter, Resources Policy Manager, of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, hosts this national town meeting. The teleconference answers questions from public officials and citizens on the topics of waste reduction, recycling, landfills, waste incineration, packaging, and composting. The panel of experts includes Hale Fershowitz, Dr. Laura Green, Frank Miller, Dana G. Rinehart, William Fuckelshaus, and Dr. Robert Testin. Copyright 1990. Video 102

LITTER LAW ENFORCEMENT (12 min) Grades 6-Adult
Produced by the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy, this video explains the laws that pertain to litter, along with the main causes of litter. Video 124

LITTER QUITTERS (4 min) Grades 1-6
This video is an Ohio Department of Natural Resources production that musically introduces students to litter prevention and recycling. Copyright 1997. Video 60

LITTERLAND (16 min) K-2
This puppet show, presented by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, explores the idea that one piece of litter does matter. After Betsy litters, "Garbage Can Man" takes her on a trip to LITTERLAND where everyone always litters. Betsy does not like what she sees and wants to go back to the clean world. Copyright 1988. Video 31

LITTLE POLLUTE (8 min 20 sec) Grades 2-6
A detailed video on a little piece of trash that wished it could see where the water ran. Copyright 1993. Video 30

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS (8 min 20 sec) Grades 9-Adult
The Steel Recycling Partnership produced this video to reach important audiences who will increase awareness of steel packaging benefits. Copyright post 1991. Video 121

MANAGING HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (30 min) Grades 9-Adult
This video is a learning guide to help teach the definitions and components of household hazardous waste and safe disposal methods. It also suggests choosing safe alternatives to potentially hazardous products. Video 140

MARTA TECHNOLOGIES: YOUR CLEAN AIR PARTNER (20 min) Grades 12-Adult
Produced by Marta Technologies, this video explains the E-check system and is designed to discourage air pollution from car exhaust. In the state of Ohio, all cars must have an E-check inspection before renewing their license tags. Video 86

ME ECOLOGY (26 min) Grades 4-6
This film introduces your class to several youngsters and shows how each relates to his or her environment in an ecologically constructive way. Video 29

METRO WASTE AUTHORITY "25TH ANNIVERSARY" (12 min 6 sec) Grades 9-Adult
A video on how cities and towns come together for a better solution for disposing solid waste. Copyright 1994. Video 119

MILLIRON INDUSTRIES FACILITIES PROGRAM (32 min) Grades 9-Adult
Shows actual process of separating waste and recyclable items at a transfer station facility. The transfer station is run by Milliron Industries in Richland County, Ohio. Video 80

MINI-SIP: LESS WASTE GREAT TASTE (11 min 20 sec) Grades 5-Adult
This Dupont video is about the mini-sip, which has replaced the old milk carton in some schools and helps reduce waste. It explains how students enjoy the mini-sip because they feel it keeps the milk cooler and better-tasting than cartons. Video 142

MINI-SIP: "MAXI COOL" (2 min) Grades 5-Adult
This detailed video by Dupont demonstrates how students think that the mini-sip is cool. Mini-sips are plastic pouches that contain milk or juice, which have replaced the old milk carton in some schools to reduce waste. Students believe the mini-sip keeps the milk and juice cooler and it is easier to dispose. It also helps cut down on waste. Copyright 1993. Video 141

MINI-SIP: "POUCH" (11 min 20 sec) Grades 5-Adult
The Dupont video on a simple and easy container to supply milk and juice. The mini-sip is a plastic pouch that can be easily used by inserting a straw into the hole on the pouch. The pouch is easy to dispose of and takes up less space in the landfills than the old milk carton, therefore reducing waste. Copyright 1996. Video 138

MINNESOTA INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (32 min) Grades 9-Adult
The integrated waste management program of Olmsted County, Minnesota, is studied in this video. The areas of waste reduction, recycling, composting, household hazardous waste management, landfilling, and incineration are covered. Olmsted County was the site of the first integrated waste management program in the state of Minnesota. Planners and program leaders of the County explain the program. Copyright 1992. Video 87

J MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD: THE ENVIRONMENT AND RECYCLING (30 min) Grades K-4
This video follows Mr. Rogers and Mr. McFeely as they visit a recycling center. Mr. Rogers explains what recycling is and shows children how to reuse items that are typically thrown away. Copyright 1990. Video 28

MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE COMPOSTING: IS IT RIGHT FOR YOUR COMMUNITY? (20 min) Adult
This video defines composting, shows different composting techniques, and lists the pros and cons of municipal solid waste composting. Copyright 1993. Video 78

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS NETWORK (10 min) Teachers
This video introduces the teacher to Kids Network, an innovative series of science units for elementary schools. Kids Network combines hands-on science, geography, and computer technology with telecommunications. Copyright 1989. Video 27

THE ORIGINAL RECYCLER (10 min) Grades 6-12
This is a video on recycling scraps and how the original recycler found valuable materials above ground instead of digging ore from the ground. Video 82

OUT OF THE ROCK (29 min) Grades 5-Adult
From the Bureau of Mines, this U.S. Department of the Interior video explains how mineral deposits have been forming the earth’s crust for billion of years. It also explains the different uses of minerals in our everyday lives. Video 83

OVERVIEW: SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVES (33 min) Grades 9-Adult
Informative video on source reduction, recycling, composting, waste-to-energy and landfilling. Copyright 1990. Video 26

OZONE DOUBLE TROUBLE (9 min) Adult
This video suggests an air quality educational activity. Produced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Education and Outreach Group. Video 151

PHOENIX RECYCLING SCHOOL: LEARN AND EARN PROGRAM (6 min) Grades 4-Adult
Informational tape on the "Learn and Earn" program designed for schools by Phoenix Industries. School participation includes plastic grocery bag collection and selling trash bags made from these bags. The video explains this process. Video 98

PITCH IN (30 min) Grades K-6
This humorous film stars Jonathan Winters portraying various attitudes, which contribute to the littering problem. Video 25

PLASTIC RECYCLING TODAY: A GROWING RESOURCE (12 min) Grades 6-Adult
The benefits of plastics, future projections for plastic recycling, and the recycling process are discussed. Copyright 1988. Video 81

POLYSTYRENE FOAM AND THE ENVIRONMENT (13 min) Grades 9-Adult
Experts who have researched the health and environmental impacts of polystyrene foam products give their opinions of these products based on their studies. The video is produced by the Mobil Chemical Company. Copyright 1990. Video 99

THE POUCH: EXCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE (3 min) Adult
Dupont produced this video to explain the benefits of purchasing the plastic pouch for milk, rather than the box and plastic milk cartons, as a means of waste reduction. Copyright 1996. Video 144

PRINS RECYCLING-MUNICIPAL VERSION (9 min 11 sec) Grades 9-Adult
Prins Recycling video describes how recycling begins at home. It also contains information on their recycling center, one of the most advanced in the country. Video 75

RECYCLE THIS (40 min) Grades 4-Adult
This is a teen-oriented video, which features a program presented live at Reseda High School in California. It includes a variety of rock music and rap songs, game show take-offs, and a modified Saturday Night Live news report. Inserted in the program is a great deal of information on the problem of solid waste and ideas on how to solve it. Copyright 1990. Video 89

RECYCLING IN WASHINGTON STATE (10 min) Grades 5-8
This film explains the recycling process and why recycling is important to our environment. Copyright 1985. Video 24

THE RECYCLING REALITY (11 min) Adult
Different types of recycling bins and their characteristics are discussed. Video 74

RECYCLING... USING IT ONCE IS NEVER ENOUGH (22 min) Grades 6-12
This video is produced by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and provides information on the solid waste problem in Ohio and what communities are doing to promote recycling. It presents visits to communities throughout Ohio, showing the wide range of methods used to promote recycling. Copyright 1988. Video 79

RECYCLING: IT’S NATURE’S WAY (6 min) Grades 2-Adult
This film explains the benefits of recycling and the aluminum recycling process. Video 22

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, IT’S ELEMENTARY! (19 min) Grades 2-6
An elementary class is taught how to reduce, reuse, and recycle. This video focuses on what children can do to help the environment. Video 21

REPORT ON THE MINI-SIP POUCH (3 min) Grades 2-8
This Dupont produced video uses puppets to describe the benefits of using the mini-sip pouch for waste reduction.Copyright 1996. Video 138

THE RESOURCE REVOLUTION (12 min) Grades 7-12
This video is produced by The Council for Solid Waste Solutions. Set in Mrs. Livingston's 20th century history class, the film explores the achievements that have been made in plastic recycling and the roles recycling plays in dealing with our nation’s garbage crisis. Copyright 1991. Video 91

RON RECYCLE MOORE SHOW (15 min) Grades 5-Adult
Funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and the American Plastics Council, this is an educational video on where trash goes and how it slowly decomposes in landfills. Copyright 1996. Video 59

SATURDAY NIGHT WITH CONNIE CHUNG SEGMENT OF DR. TRASH (18 min) Grades 9-Adult
Dr. William Rathje, an archaeologist, demonstrates the processes he uses to dig up garbage for his studies. He explains landfill composition with special emphasis on the discussion of plastics. Copyright 1990. Video 57

SILVER HAMMER WORKSHOPS: HANDS-ON ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SERIES (6 min 30 sec) Grades 5-Adult
This hands-on Environmental Education Series video talks about recycling, reusing, and reducing. It also discusses littering and how to prevent litter in your neighborhood. Video 56

SMALL TOWN SAVES WORLD (7 min 40 sec) Grades 4-9
This video defines and describes the causes of PM 2.5 air pollution, and suggests what neighborhoods can do to decrease PM 2.5. Video 139

J SOLID WASTE SOLUTIONS, VOLUME 1: INTEGRATION (26 min) Grades 9-Adult
The Solid Waste Solution, Volume 1 video discusses the amount of garbage people in the U.S. produce each year. Recycling is the solution that is stressed in order to reduce the amount of solid waste produced. Copyright 1993. Video 94

J SOLID WASTE SOLUTIONS, VOLUME 2: RECYCLING (25 min) Grades 9-Adult
Recycling encourages us to realize how much trash we produce. In this video, archeologists, solid waste specialists, and engineers explain how and why we recycle in the United States. The economic aspect of recycling is also examined. Copyright 1993. Video 62

SOLID WASTE SOLUTIONS, VOLUME 3: COMPOSTING (30 min) Grades 9-Adult
This video explains the advantage of composting garbage and yard waste. Copyright 1993. Video 63

SOLID WASTE SOLUTIONS, VOLUME 4: WASTE-TO-ENERGY (27 min) Grades 9-Adult
This video gives a brief overview of resource recovery and outlines the three types of waste-to-energy plants, with an emphasis on incinerators. The video also explains scrubbers, carbon injection, and combined ash benefits. Copyright 1993. Video 64

J SOLID WASTE SOLUTIONS, VOLUME 5: THE LANDFILL (27 min) Grades 9-Adult
In the video, archeologists, solid waste specialists, and engineers examine how new control technologies reduce environmental and health risks often related to landfills. Copyright 1993. Video 65

SOMEBODY ELSE (8 min) Grades 9-Adult
An Ohio Department of Natural Resources production on litter prevention, this humorous video depicts a person’s litter habits and its ramifications. Copyright 1997. Video 61

STEEL: AMERICA’S MOST RECYCLED MATERIAL (10 min) Grades 7-Adult
This short tape looks at steel manufacturing and the recycling process. Video 120

STEEL CANS AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING: A NATURAL PARTNERSHIP
(7 min) Grades 9-Adult
This short video, produced by the Steel Can Recycling Institute, follows the process of recycling steel cans from the curbside to a material recovery facility. Video 117

STEEL CAN RECYCLING PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS (5 min) Grades 5-12
This humorous video gives recycling information through "recycled" videos from older movies. Video 149

STEP INTO THE WORLD OF PAPER MAKING (12 min) Grades 3-12
This video discusses the history and the art of paper making. A good summary of the process of papermaking is shown from the lumberyard to the paper mill. Paper recycling is also discussed. Video 153

STOP THE INCINERATOR: THE OTHER STORY (45 min) Grades 9-Adult
This video closely examines arguments, representations, and tactics of organized opposition to a proposed waste-to-energy facility in St. Lawrence County. Copyright 1991. Video 55

J THINK EARTH (7 min) Grades K-3
This video introduces children to the environment and stresses the importance of conserving natural resources, reducing waste, and minimizing pollution. It contains two versions on the video; one is narrated and the other is not. Copyright 1991. Video 53

TIME AND TIME AGAIN (15 min) Grades 9-12
Produced by high school students, this informative video gives a good overall view of resource recovery with a special emphasis on steel can recycling success. The video also includes a teaching guide. Copyright 1994. Video 46

TINKA’S PLANET (12 min) Grades K-6
Produced by Ben Swets for Treepeople, this educational video for kids explains that all trash does not have to be thrown away, but can be recycled to help preserve the environment. Teacher’s Guide is included. Video 134

TIRE SHREDDING EQUIPMENT (2 hr 20 sec) Grades 9-Adult
A detailed video on waste reduction, the video demonstrates how the American Shred Team has been using a tire shredder for years to shred old and unused tires. Copyright 1994. Video 71

TOMORROW’S ENERGY TODAY (49 min) Grades 9-Adult
This U.S. Department of Energy’s production is divided into two parts. The first part (23 min) deals with alternative forms of energy in use today. This part highlights wind, biomass, and solar power. The second part (26 min) deals with using existing energy sources more efficiently. It highlights heat-saving windows, efficient lighting, new energy-efficient manufacturing processes, and electric cars. Copyright 1993. Video 132

TRACES OF TODAY (13 min) Grades 9-Adult
This video is produced by Dow Chemical. It begins at an Indian archaeological site in Arizona and makes a comparison to modern man’s garbage problem. Topics included are source reduction, recycling, and landfills. Video 88

TRASHING THE OCEAN (15 min) Grades 5-Adult
This tape shows how dumping and litter hurt ocean life and what can be done to help. Copyright 1988. Video 49

VOLUME-BASED/CURBSIDE RECYCLING-FOREST PARK (10 min) Adult
This film explains the importance of reducing solid waste and suggests volume-based fees and curbside recycling as the solution. It also interprets House Bill 592. Copyright 1992. Video 116

VOLUME-BASED FEES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION (60 min) Adult
This video is a forum that describes the volume-based fee method for communities to reduce the amount of solid waste produced. Copyright 1991. Video 107

WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND: BUY RECYCLED (30 min) Grades 2-Adult
This video, sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Recycle, Ohio! Program and the National Recycling Coalition, explains how your products are recycled and why you should buy products that are made from recycled material. Copyright 1995. Video 66

WHO KEEPS AMERICA BEAUTIFUL? (3 min) Grades 2-5
This short litter prevention musical stresses that it is up to each individual to keep America clean. Copyright 1986. Video 45

WHY RECYCLE? (11 min) Grades 3-6
Jimmy, Kelly, and Michelle must write a report on why it is important to recycle. Copyright 1984. Video 48 

J THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF RECYCLE (13 min) Grades K-2
This video is presented in a storytelling format. The viewer takes a journey through Aluminum Avenue, Glass Garden, Plastic Park, and Paper Pavilion. Copyright 1989. Video 47

WORKING TOGETHER FOR A HEALTHIER PLANET (14 min) Grades 9-12
This video was produced by the Council for Solid Waste Solutions. It looks at this country’s garbage problem, and examines some of the solid waste solutions that are available and already in use. It gives some useful information on the improved technologies used in recycling plastic.Copyright 1991. Video 90

THE WORLD OF STEEL, STEEL CAN RECYCLING INSTITUTE (8 min) Grades 7-12
Gives a retro and modern view of recycling. Good beginning video. Video 148

WORMANIA! (26 min) Grades 2-9
Mary Appelhof, the "worm woman," investigates live earthworms in their natural habitat, and vermicomposting. With a definitively classic song, "Talking about Worms." Video 44

WORM BIN CREATURES (32 min) Grades 4-Adult
This captivating compost video, part of the Wormworks video series, zeroes in on the tiny organisms often seen, but rarely identified, in a worm bin. Under Warren’s microscope, well-lit, colorful, and in-focus, busy little creatures such as springtails and mites amuse and entertain as they busily go about in search of food or shelter. Copyright 1998. Video 150

J YAKETY YAK - TAKE IT BACK (45 min) Grades K-5
This star-studded cast remakes a popular song with a recycling twist. Copyright 1991. Video 43

YES, I CAN Grades 1-5
Young Juice Can, Texas Hot Sauce, and Daily Newspaper are thrown together in the household garbage of someone who does not recycle. These three attempt to escape life in the landfill. Along the way, they educate viewers about recycling. Copyright 1990. Video 85