JoinAfter the Bell: Hazardous waste roundup
When most people think of
hazardous waste, they generally think of materials used in construction, the defense industry, mining, manufacturing, and agriculture. Few people think of hazardous substances found in their homes. From flammable cleaning products to toxic pesticides, the average U.S. home is full of hazardous products. The activities discussed in this column will help students to use the process of scientific inquiry to take inventory of the risks in their own homes.