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Edition
First edition.
Description
v, 230 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
text txt rdacontent
unmediated n rdamedia
volume nc rdacarrier
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-215) and index.
Contents
part I. Setting the stage: Chemicals : the helpful and the harmful ; The message you send ; Reining in excess waste -- part II. The materials we use: Plastics : wonder materials or global disaster? ; Light and heavy metals -- part III. Rethinking manufacturing: Reduce, reuse, recycle ; Tackling the E-waste monster ; Manufacturing and processing methods -- part IV. Next steps: Regulations and certifications ; Taking action.
Summary
You won't need any knowledge of chemical formulas to read this book and easily understand enough to make choices that are less wasteful and less harmful to people and the environment. Learn about the challenges and opportunities facing the manufacturing world in this highly readable perspective on materials and environmental sustainability.
