Differentiate between the issue of waste and the issue of climate change. Are they at all related? Can addressing one help address the other?&nbsp;

Which issue is of more pressing concern, ocean trash or climate change? Why?

Argue in favor of landfilling our trash. Provide three counterarguments for your position.

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Get ready to explore Garbology and its meaning. Our full analysis and study guide provides an even deeper dive with character analysis and quotes explained to help you discover the complexity and beauty of this book.

Garbology Summary and Study Guide

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1: “The Biggest Thing We Make”

Introduction-Part 1, Chapter 3

Garbology Introduction-Part 1, Chapter 3 Summary & Analysis

Part 1, Chapters 4-6

Garbology Part 1, Chapters 4-6 Summary & Analysis

Part 2: “The Trash Detectives”

Part 2 Garbology Part 2 Summary & Analysis

Part 3: “The Way Back” 

Part 3-Afterword

Garbology Part 3-Afterword Summary & Analysis

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Garbology Index of Terms

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