Author
Who is the Author?
Heather Rogers
What is a landfill?
Garbage dump
What does GROWS stand for?
Geological Reclamation Operation and Waste Systems
When was she born?
1970
What are some methods of garbage disposal in landfills?
Burying and incineration
GROWS uses "cells" to dispose of trash, what is a cell?
Buried container of garbage
Where is she from?
Brooklyn, New York
Where were landfills first used?
Rome
What region of the US does GROWS operate in?
East coast
What magazine has she written for?
New York Times
What percent of waste ends up in landfills?
How long will cells and liners last underground?
30-50 years
What other books did she write?
Green Gone Wrong and Gone Tomorrow
How much waste does and American produce daily?
4.5 pounds
What larger company owns GROWS?
Waste Management Inc. (WMI)