The information on our site comes from a large variety of sources, but books are probably the best source of information out there! If you're looking for more reading material and want to learn more about recycling and ecology, we recommend the following books. Some of them have proved very useful in making this site; others can be a great starting-place for your journey into the world of recycling and caring for the earth.

If you've read any great ecology books lately, feel free to recommend them to us! Our site e-mail address is Ramola15@aol.com, and we look forward to hearing from you!

If it's available, we'll try to add a quick description of the book after each listing of title, author, copyright date, and publishing company. Then try out your local library or bookstore (some of these may still be in print) and see what you can find!

Recycling
by Jean F. Blashfield and Wallace B. Black, (c)1991, published by Childrens Press.

This book contains easy-to-understand (but very factual) information about our planet's growing trash problem. It contains conservation suggestions that you can try, as well as an overview of major environmental issues specifically for kids.

Going Green: A Kid's Handbook to Saving the Planet
by John Elkington, Julia Hailes, Douglas Hill, and Joel Makower, (c)1990, published by the Penguin Group.

Complete with a fun fact on almost every page, this book has simple explanations of many problems faced by the earth today, and gives kids directions for making a "green audit" of their home, school, or community. Also includes a great reference section.

Waste, Recycling, and Re-Use
by Steve Parker, (c)1998, published by the Steck-Vaughn Company.

Good informational overview for kids, complete with more recent information and stats.

50 Simple Things Kids Can Do To Save The Earth
by the EarthWorks Group, (c)1990, published by Andrews And McMeel.

This is THE basic ecology book for kids! Includes great facts related to each of the 50 topics discussed. The "simple things" range from as easy as turning off a light to conserve electricity to as complex as making your own recycled paper. A great book for enthusiastic young ecologists!

50 Simple Things You Can Do To Save The Earth
by the EarthWorks Group, (c)1989, published by the EarthWorks Press.

The adult version of the above book.

50 Simple Things Your Business Can Do To Save The Earth
by the EarthWorks Group, (c)1991, published by the EarthWorks Press.

Third in the "50 Simple Things" series, this one rounds out the trio of "home, school, and office," so that you can work on helping the environment no matter where you are!

101 Ways To Save Money And Save Our Planet
by the Green Group, (c)1992, published by Paper Chase Press.

Gives 101 ways anyone can help the earth -- including tips for the home, garden and garage.

Save Our Planet
by Diane MacEachern, (c)1990, published by Dell Paperbacks.

Here are 750 "everyday" ways you can help clean up the earth. There are chapters on home, garden, garage, in the supermarket, at school, at the office, around the community, in an apartment, and even on vacation!

The Recycler's Handbook
by the EarthWorks Group, published by the EarthWorks Press.

The Rodale Guide To Composting
by J. Minnich, (c)1979, published by Rodale Press.

Blueprint For A Green Planet: Your Practical Guide To Restoring The World's Environment
by John Seymour and Herbert Girardet, (c)1987, published by Prentice Hall.

Personal Action Guide For The Earth
by Kathleen Gildred, (c)1989.

Recycling In America
by Debi Kimball, (c)1992, published by ABC-CLIO, Inc.

Subtitled "A reference handbook." Includes a huge amount of facts, data, biographies, a section on laws, conservation organizations, and a guide to other reference materials.

Environmental Groups
by Patricia D. Netzley, (c)1998, published by Lucent Books.

Uses a "point-counterpoint" approach to describing the history of the environmental movement and the viewpoints of major environmental organizations. Includes a large reference section of books to read and organizations to contact.

Heloise's Hints for a Healthy Planet
by Heloise, (c)1990, published by Perigee Books.

Hints on how to help the earth by making small lifestyle changes around the home.