The long-term impact of waste disposal and the importance of environmentally conscious alternatives to landfills are explored. This chapter addresses the need to re-use natural resources and upgrade our urban infrastructure to accommodate waste and conserve energy. Is recycling effective and how can we improve the process and outcomes?

Originally released by PBS, 2009. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on June 01, 2018.

Types of Waste (2:47); --Recycle and Reuse (5:43); -- Waste Management (7:43); -- Credits: Towards a More Sustainable Community: Part 4 - Waste Management (0:10); .