{"product_id":"what-a-waste-where-does-garbage-go","title":"What a Waste: Where Does Garbage Go?","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat a Waste! answers the question: when we throw something away  where is away? Ever since cave people cracked open seafood shells for dinner  humans have produced garbage  and weve had to figure out what to do with it. What a Waste! explores the history of garbage from earliest times to today  covering subjects including dumps  human waste  water pollution  problem garbage  and modern throwaway culture. From islands made out of 5 000-year-old garbage in the Florida Everglades and sophisticated waste-disposal systems in ancient Pakistan to fatbergs the size of a city bus in sewers today  What a Waste! delves into the fascinating  weird  and often disgusting world of garbage  and shows why its a growing problem. Creative solutions are showcased  like Repair Cafs to fix broken items  grocery stores that specialize in imperfect fruits and vegetables  and filtration systems in Kenya made from discarded water bottles. With an inviting presentation including hand-lettering and humorous illustrations  this book will both educate and entertain young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966205161525,"sku":"ByrdShop_1554519187","price":57.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781554519187.jpg?v=1770557297","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/what-a-waste-where-does-garbage-go","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}