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Computers for Learning - The federal government uses lots of computers in its offices all over the U.S. When they upgrade to new systems, sometimes the old computers become available for schools (yes, even home schools) and other educational or nonprofit purposes. Find out if your organization qualifies, and maybe you can get some free recycled computers!
Dumptown Game - Welcome to Dumptown! Look around--there's litter and pollution, lots of garbage cans and dumpsters, but no way to recycle. You can save Dumptown. You can make things better, but you've got to do so in a cost-effective way. It won't be easy, but you can discover how proper management of resources can make a difference in saving this community. There will be lots of help, because this site is run by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Garbage - The average American generates about four pounds of solid waste each day. We are generating waste products faster than nature can break them down. We're also using up resources faster than they can be replaced. At this site you can learn about the various types of waste and how we can begin to turn the tide. Don't miss the links on this site (which, by the way, is made from 100 percent recycled electrons).
Obsolete Computer Museum - You're digging around in the basement one day and come across this big box full of old keyboards, disk drives, and computer hardware of unknown origin. "Hey Mom," you say, "what's this stuff?" She says that is a box of old computer parts she used long ago and doesn't even remember how to put them together anymore. Now there is hope. Not only does this resource show you old computers (outside and inside), but there's a help line to assist you in finding usable boot disks, cables, and replacement parts! Lots of these machines still have a lot of life in them--see how to bring them back.
The Environment: A Global Challenge - An encyclopedic look at all aspects of the environment, it covers not only scientific facts but also the economic impact and the politics behind today's environmental news. Don't miss the informative simulations in the Special Features area of the site. Will your Envirotown boast a recycling program or build a landfill? The choice is yours to make!
U.S. EPA Explorers Club - Do you know what the EPA is? It's a governmental entity (how's that for a big word!) called the Environmental Protection Agency, and it makes sure everyone works to keep the air, land, and water safe and pure. We headed to the recycling section and found a lot of neat things about how we can reuse and recycle materials. There are a lot of other sites on this page that can help you understand the environment and our impact on it. This place is guaranteed to make you more aware of your surroundings so you and others can grow up in an environment that is safe for everyone.
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