Earth Day 2022 | Burlingame Public Library

Garbology

Our Dirty Love Affair With Trash

by Humes, Edward

Book - 2012

Edward Humes spoke at Pacifica's Earth Day festival a few years ago, were any of you in attendance? Edward Humes spoke at Pacifica's Earth Day festival a few years ago, were any of you in attendance? Show less

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Plastic Ocean

How A Sea Captain's Chance Discovery Launched A Determined Quest to Save the Oceans

by Moore, Charles

Book - 2011

Captain Charles Moore recounts his discovery of the largest dump on the planet, soon to be known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Captain Charles Moore recounts his discovery of the largest dump on the planet, soon to be known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Show less

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The Atlas of Disappearing Places

Our Coasts and Oceans in the Climate Crisis

by Conklin, Christina

Book - 2021

Sustainability expert Marina Psaros and artist Christina Conklin blend place-based storytelling with clear explanations of science and policy to create a portrait of the impacts of climate change on communities. Sustainability expert Marina Psaros and artist Christina Conklin blend place-based storytelling with clear explanations of science and policy to create a portrait of the impacts of climate change on communities. Show less

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This Changes Everything

Capitalism Vs. the Climate

by Klein, Naomi

Book - 2014

Author Naomi Klein makes a case for capitalism without regulation and its impact on climate change. Author Naomi Klein makes a case for capitalism without regulation and its impact on climate change. Show less

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Encyclopedia of Consumption and Waste

The Social Science of Garbage

eBook - 2012

Trash is studied by behavioral scientists who use data compiled from the exploration of dumpsters to better understand our modern society and culture. Trash is studied by behavioral scientists who use data compiled from the exploration of dumpsters to better understand our modern society and culture. Show less

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A Plastic Ocean

DVD - 2017?

A documentary featuring never-before-seen footage of marine life, plastic pollution and its ultimate impact on human health. A documentary featuring never-before-seen footage of marine life, plastic pollution and its ultimate impact on human health. Show less

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Junkyard Planet

Travels in the Billion-dollar Trash Trade

by Minter, Adam

Book - 2013

A deep dive into the waste industry and what happens to items we place in our recycle bins. A deep dive into the waste industry and what happens to items we place in our recycle bins. Show less

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Plastic

A Toxic Love Story

by Freinkel, Susan

Book - 2011

An analysis on humans' codependent relationship with plastic. An analysis on humans' codependent relationship with plastic. Show less

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Zero Waste Home

The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying your Life by Reducing your Waste

by Johnson, Bea

Book - 2013

Packed with hundreds of tips for sustainable living that anyone can implement. Packed with hundreds of tips for sustainable living that anyone can implement. Show less

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The Zero-waste Chef

Plant-forward Recipes and Ways to Reduce Waste for A Sustainable Kitchen and Planet

by Bonneau, Anne Marie

Book - 2021

Simple tips that anyone can fit into their busy lifestyles. Did you attend last year's author talk? Check it out on the San Mateo County Libraries YouTube page. Simple tips that anyone can fit into their busy lifestyles. Did you attend last year's author talk? Check it out on the San Mateo County Libraries YouTube page. Show less

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Simply Sustainable

Moving Toward Plastic-free, Low-waste Living

by Cameron, Lily

Book - 2021

A great book filled with ways on how to break the plastic habit and get you on the road to a low-waste home. A great book filled with ways on how to break the plastic habit and get you on the road to a low-waste home. Show less

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Living Without Plastic

More Than 100 Easy Swaps for Home, Travel, Dining, Holidays, and Beyond

by Allen, Brigette

Book - 2020

Another great guide on how to break our depedence on plastic. Another great guide on how to break our depedence on plastic. Show less

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https://plasticoceans.org/

Web Resource

A website dedicated to ending plastic pollution and fostering sustainable communites worldwide. A website dedicated to ending plastic pollution and fostering sustainable communites worldwide. Show less

https://www.coastal.ca.gov/

Web Resource

A state-run website committed to protecting California's coast and ocean. A state-run website committed to protecting California's coast and ocean. Show less