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Lord, John – 1987
The management of waste materials has become more complex with the increase in human population and the development of new substances. This illustrated booklet traces the history of waste management and provides guidelines for individuals and communities in disposing of certain hazardous wastes safely. It addresses such topics as: (1) how people…
Descriptors: Asbestos, Environmental Education, Environmental Standards, Hazardous Materials
Download full textUS Department of Energy, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy's Rebuild America EnergySmart Schools program provides school boards, administrators, and design staff with guidance to help make informed decisions about energy and environmental issues important to school systems and communities. "The National Best Practices Manual for Building High Performance Schools" is a part of…
Descriptors: School Buildings, Educational Facilities Design, Energy Conservation, School Construction
JOHANNIS, NORMA; AND OTHERS – 1962
THIS REPORT DISCUSSES STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES AS APPLIED TO MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AS AFFECTED BY THE PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS. A BIBLIOGRAPHY DESCRIBING STANDARDS AND SUGGESTED PROCEDURES, AND A CHECKLIST, ARE PROVIDED FOR VOLUNTARY SELF APPRAISAL. THE CHECKLIST COVERS (1) THE SCHOOL GROUNDS, (2) THE SCHOOL BUILDING, (3)…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Evaluation, Facilities, Fine Arts
Wooding, N. Henry – 1977
This publication contains information relating to waste prevention, treatment and disposal, and waste product utilization. Its primary purpose is to provide information that will help the food industry executive recognize waste problems and make wise management decisions. The discussion of the methods, techniques, and the state-of-the-art is…
Descriptors: Environment, Food, Management Systems, Pollution
Larsen, Julie L. – 1976
This publication is a compiled and indexed bibliography of solid waste management documents produced in the last ten years. This U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publication is compiled from the Office of Solid Waste Management Programs (OSWMP) publications and the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) reports. Included are…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Bibliographies, Environmental Education, Pollution
Clarkson, W. W.; And Others – 1978
This module introduces the physical, biological, and chemical constituents of wastewaters and sludges which are of concern in land treatment systems. The characteristics of typical municipal wastewater are tabulated for strong, medium, and weak sewages. Some of the factors affecting pollutant concentrations are listed. Flow, distribution and…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Environment, Instructional Materials
Clarkson, W. W.; And Others – 1978
Drainage for land treatment sites must be evaluated with respect to the purpose the system is meant to achieve. Off-site drainage controls the flow of storm runoff onto the site or groundwater incursion into the soil within the site. On-site drainage is employed for a variety of reasons. These two areas of drainage control must be designed as a…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Environment, Land Use, Learning Modules
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. National Center for Research in Vocational Education. – 1978
This military-developed text contains the third section of a four-part course to train environmental support specialists. Covered in the individual sections are field sanitation, classes and sources of waste, composition and characteristics of sewage, principles of sewage treatment, primary waste treatment, secondary waste treatment, tertiary…
Descriptors: Environmental Technicians, First Aid, Guidelines, Lesson Plans
Clarkson, W. W.; And Others – 1978
Land application systems are discussed with reference to the options available for applying wastewater and sludge to the site. Spray systems, surface flow methods, and sludge application schemes are all included with discussions of the advantages and disadvantages of each option within these categories. A distinction is made between the choice of…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Environment, Land Use, Learning Modules
California State Univ., Sacramento. Dept. of Civil Engineering. – 1987
This operations manual represents a continuation of operator training manuals developed for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) in response to the technological advancements of wastewater treatment and the changing needs of the operations profession. It is intended to be used as a home-study course manual (using the concepts…
Descriptors: College Science, Environmental Education, Environmental Standards, Environmental Technicians
Andresen, Ruth – 1972
The principle ways in which communities solve the growing problems of solid waste disposal are studied in this set of audio-visual materials prepared for grades 6-12. A 58-frame colored filmstrip, cassette tape narration, and teacher's guide focus upon the Monterey Bay area of California. Topics examined range from types of disposal sites, the…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Ecology, Environmental Education, Filmstrips
Peer reviewedMabbett, Arthur N. – Journal of Environmental Health, 1975
In 1972, a water quality survey of the eastern end of Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands was conducted to determine the water quality of selected lagoon and open ocean sites and provide guidance for the construction of a sewerage system. This study revealed that lagoon waters were moderately to severely contaminated. (BT)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Environment, Oceanography, Pollution
California State Univ., Sacramento. Dept. of Civil Engineering. – 1987
This operations manual represents a continuation of operator training manuals developed for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) in response to the technological advancements of wastewater treatment and the changing needs of the operations profession. It is intended to be used as a home-study course manual (using the concepts…
Descriptors: College Science, Environmental Education, Environmental Standards, Environmental Technicians
Gantt, Judy M.; Terrell, Edward L. – 1986
A study examined the impact of the Centers for Disease Control's home study course in community hygiene on the job performance of 45 sanitarians in 30 districts throughout North Carolina. Data were collected from: (1) pre- and post-tests that evaluated the sanitarians' mastery of knowledge in such areas as water supply, sewage disposal, solid…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Allied Health Occupations Education, Check Lists, Continuing Education
Peer reviewedKalbermatten, John M.; Montanari, Francis W. – American Water Works Association Journal, 1980
Assistance from professional organizations such as the American Water Works Association is essential if the goals of the International Drinking Water and Sanitation decade are to be fulfilled. This assistance will help design and construct adequate facilities and train personnel to provide water supply and sanitation facilities in developing…
Descriptors: Administration, Developing Nations, Engineering, Facilities
