Beakman explains the stats of how much waste is generated daily. He then describes what happens to the waste in the trash dump and why recycling is really good for the environment.

Beakman first explains that paper is made from trees and shows that a large pile of wood only makes a little bit of paper. This is why we recycle. Beakman and Josie then demonstrate how to make your own recycled paper. Directions in notes column.

The Titans decide to clean up the mess by recycling it and fighting against Major A.B.S. who is putting toxic waste in the environment. Major A.B.S. eventually joins the Titans in cleaning up the trash and recycling it.

Professor Actual Factual tells Brother and Sister a little about the environment within Bear Country, including the problem of the increasing size of the landfills. He expresses the importance of taking care of the environment through a couple of ways.

The Planeteers reuse items that people have thrown out to create a plane to escape the dump.