Franklin County, Massachusetts

The videos listed below can be borrowed from the District* by calling (413)-772-2438 or emailing: info@franklincountywastedistrict.org.

Pay As You Throw [from EPA]     157:00   (1998) 
Recycle: A Little Effort... A Big Difference 11:43 English/15:27 Spanish  (2004)
Recycle Rex DVD    10:00 (1993)

This DVD shows how recyclables are processed at our local facility, what the materials are made into, how we can reduce waste, and how recycling creates jobs and helps the environment. Preview it here.

Composting

Home Composting: The Earth Machine     10:00   (1992) 

Grime Beat Home Composting       30:00   (1995) 
Recycle This: Rock’n’Roll Composting      (1990) 
Home Composting: Turning your Spoils to Soil    17:00 
Don’t Trash Grass   12:00 

Recycling, Waste Reduction, and Solid Waste Disposal
The Story of Stuff  DVD   20:00   (2007)

Bill Nye the Science Guy “Garbage” DVD   26:00    (2004)

In "Garbage," Bill Nye digs up the dirt on garbage in ever-expanding landfills from New York to Florida.  Spanish translation and closed-captioning.

Bill Nye the Science Guy “Pollution Solutions” DVD 26:00 (2004)

*Materials may be borrowed by District residents and teachers. The District is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.