Curated OER
Hazardous Products Substitutes
Third graders write a hazardous products substitutes recipe book. In this Science lesson, 3rd graders identify words and symbols that indicate hazardous substances. Students investigate safe substitutes and write a recipe book to use at...
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health: Household Products Database
Everything you ever wanted to know about every household product available, from battery disposal to detergent and glue.
Other
Household Hazardous Waste
This site contains great information about a number of household hazardous wastes and suggested methods of disposal.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Superfund Hazardous Waste Sites
Extremely detailed look at the dangers associated with the hazardous and solid waste sites in the U.S.
Other
King County: Household Hazardous Waste
Characteristics of hazardous waste products are provided on this site. Alternatives to use which will not harm the environment are also explained.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Garbage: Hazardous Waste
A concise site that defines hazardous waste and looks at who is responsible for contaminating our planet.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Garbage: Hazardous Waste Solutions
This concise article explores possible solutions to the hazardous waste problem.