| Details | | Publication Date: | 1997-12-01 | | Series: | Contemporary World Issues Series | | Edition Description: | Subsequent |
| Size | | Length: | 330 pages | | Height: | 9.8 in | | Width: | 6.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 22.4 oz |
Publisher's Note This revised edition updates the first edition with new information on organizations, legal issues, and the latest developments in recycling technology. Providing a thorough chronology of the history of waste and the origins of many currently recycled products, this book also contains biographical sketches of individuals who have profoundly affected the recycling field. Facts and figures about widely recycled commodities and unusual commodities are also included, as are a listing of state laws and regulations; a directory of state, federal, and private organizations; and a detailed listing of print and electronic resources. Students, educators, environmental groups, and policymakers will find Recycling in America a valuable resource on this timely topic.
Industry Reviews Sets out the reasons for recycling, the processes involved, the impact on and by manufacturing methods, the economics, the future prospects, and other aspects. Also includes a chronology, biographies of important people in the field, facts and data about the various recyclable materials, a state-by-state review of laws and regulations, a directory of organizations, a glossary (without pronunciation), and a list of references. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Grigg
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