Scientific Resources
The following resources are available for Long Island educators to teach their students about issues related to responsible waste management, composting, and specifically the Brookhaven Landfill. For resources covering the Long Island Pine Barrens and Long Island’s hydrology more generally, please consult this page.
- Starting with Sustainability Learning Set from the Smithsonian
- The Quest for Less Teacher’s Guide from the EPA
- Solid Waste Activities from the Cornell Waste Management Institute
- A Lecture on the Landfill from Stony Brook University’s Dr. David Tonjes
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Brookhaven Landfill Fact Sheet
- NYS DEC’s Guide to Composting
- New York State’s “Recyclopedia”
The following panel showcases the Air Quality Index for several locations around eastern Suffolk County, in real time. At times, the Brookhaven Landfill can have a drastic effect on local air quality.
Student Advocacy Resources
The following resources focus specifically on teaching students about advocacy and environmental justice.
- Environmental Justice: Why Kids Should Care!
- Empowering the Next Generation of Environmental Advocates: A Closer Look at Environmental Science for a Changing World Latest Digital Update
- A Starter Guide for Teaching Climate & Environmental Justice from MIT
- A Letter Template for Students Interested in Writing to Local Elected Officials, with a Focus on the Brookhaven Landfill
Cover Photo Credit: Dr. Davis Tonjes
