In this short documentary, a group of pupils aged 8 to 13 embark on a school project to find out all they can about garbage and its impact on the environment. The places they visit tell us a lot about the society we live in and about ecology, cities, art and history.
Before watching the documentary, create Q-chart questions regarding the garbage/disposal cycle. Research your town/municipalities garbage collection system. What improvements have been made since this film was made in 1980? Suggest improvements for the next 40 years. Research how garbage collection/disposal differs between rural and urban areas in Canada. Identify the advantages/disadvantages of different types of garbage disposal.