Bibliograph

Material value, more sustainable, less wasteful manufacturing of everything from cell phones to cleaning products, Julia L F Goldstein, PhD

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Material value, more sustainable, less wasteful manufacturing of everything from cell phones to cleaning products, Julia L F Goldstein, PhD

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-215) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Material value

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1103609760

Responsibility statement

Julia L F Goldstein, PhD

Sub title

more sustainable, less wasteful manufacturing of everything from cell phones to cleaning products

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

Table Of 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

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