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Garbage Land
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Author : Elizabeth Royte
language : en
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
Release Date : 2007-10-15
Garbage Land written by Elizabeth Royte and has been published by Hachette+ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-15 with Science categories.
Out of sight, out of mind ... Into our trash cans go dead batteries, dirty diapers, bygone burritos, broken toys, tattered socks, eight-track cassettes, scratched CDs, banana peels.... But where do these things go next? In a country that consumes and then casts off more and more, what actually happens to the things we throw away? In Garbage Land, acclaimed science writer Elizabeth Royte leads us on the wild adventure that begins once our trash hits the bottom of the can. Along the way, we meet an odor chemist who explains why trash smells so bad; garbage fairies and recycling gurus; neighbors of massive waste dumps; CEOs making fortunes by encouraging waste or encouraging recycling-often both at the same time; scientists trying to revive our most polluted places; fertilizer fanatics and adventurers who kayak amid sewage; paper people, steel people, aluminum people, plastic people, and even a guy who swears by recycling human waste. With a wink and a nod and a tightly clasped nose, Royte takes us on a bizarre cultural tour through slime, stench, and heat-in other words, through the back end of our ever-more supersized lifestyles. By showing us what happens to the things we've "disposed of," Royte reminds us that our decisions about consumption and waste have a very real impact-and that unless we undertake radical change, the garbage we create will always be with us: in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we consume. Radiantly written and boldly reported, Garbage Land is a brilliant exploration into the soiled heart of the American trash can.
Garbage Land
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Author : Elizabeth Royte
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2007-10-15
Garbage Land written by Elizabeth Royte and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-15 with Science categories.
Out of sight, out of mind ... Into our trash cans go dead batteries, dirty diapers, bygone burritos, broken toys, tattered socks, eight-track cassettes, scratched CDs, banana peels.... But where do these things go next? In a country that consumes and then casts off more and more, what actually happens to the things we throw away? In Garbage Land, acclaimed science writer Elizabeth Royte leads us on the wild adventure that begins once our trash hits the bottom of the can. Along the way, we meet an odor chemist who explains why trash smells so bad; garbage fairies and recycling gurus; neighbors of massive waste dumps; CEOs making fortunes by encouraging waste or encouraging recycling-often both at the same time; scientists trying to revive our most polluted places; fertilizer fanatics and adventurers who kayak amid sewage; paper people, steel people, aluminum people, plastic people, and even a guy who swears by recycling human waste. With a wink and a nod and a tightly clasped nose, Royte takes us on a bizarre cultural tour through slime, stench, and heat-in other words, through the back end of our ever-more supersized lifestyles. By showing us what happens to the things we've "disposed of," Royte reminds us that our decisions about consumption and waste have a very real impact-and that unless we undertake radical change, the garbage we create will always be with us: in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we consume. Radiantly written and boldly reported, Garbage Land is a brilliant exploration into the soiled heart of the American trash can.
The Waste Land
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
The Waste Land written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with categories.
Fat Of The Land
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Author : Benjamin Miller
language : en
Publisher: Basic Books
Release Date : 2000
Fat Of The Land written by Benjamin Miller and has been published by Basic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
A fascinating hidden history of trash peels back the lid on two centuries of garbage disposal in New York City, surveying the philosophies, technologies and personalities that have shaped this rich story. Original.
Waste Land
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Waste Land written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with categories.
Trash Talk
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Author : Robert William Collin
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2015-09-09
Trash Talk written by Robert William Collin and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-09 with Nature categories.
This fascinating reference offers a unique take on recycling and trash, tracing the role of waste in public health, climate change, and sustainability around the world. As the popularity of sustainability grows and climate change becomes an accepted reality, experts point to trash and waste as the link between environmental and public health. This detailed reference—one of the most comprehensive resources available on the subject—examines garbage disposal on a global level, from the history of waste management, to the rise of green movements and recycling programs, to the environmental problems caused by incineration and overflowing landfills. According to urban planning scholar Robert William Collin, accounting for waste will improve the chances for environmental protection, public health, and sustainability. This country-by-country guide studies waste management practices and related topics from around the world, including garbage strikes in Italy, successful recycling programs in Switzerland, trash in the streets of India, and the garbage patch floating in the Pacific Ocean. Country entries cover a brief history of garbage disposal, current methods of removal, recycling, and waste management problems specific to the region. Additional content addresses air and water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, E-waste, and hazardous and nuclear wastes.
Guidelines For The Implementation Of Marpol
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Author : International Maritime Organization
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Guidelines For The Implementation Of Marpol written by International Maritime Organization and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Business & Economics categories.
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of IMO, at its sixty-second session in July 2011, adopted the Revised MARPOL Annex V, concerning Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships, which enters into force on 1 January 2013. The associated guidelines which assist States and industry in the implementation of MARPOL Annex V have been reviewed and updated and two Guidelines were adopted in March 2012 at MEPC's sixty-third session. The 2012 edition of this publication contains: the 2012 Guidelines for the implementation of MARPOL Annex V (resolution MEPC.219(63)); the 2012 Guidelines for the development of garbage management plans (resolution MEPC.220(63)); and the Revised MARPOL Annex V (resolution MEPC.201(62)).
Trashing The Planet
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Author : Stuart A. Kallen
language : en
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Release Date : 2018
Trashing The Planet written by Stuart A. Kallen and has been published by Twenty-First Century Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
Globally, humans produce 1.3 billion tons of garbage every year. Discover the causes and proposed solutions for the global garbage glut, examining pollution on land, in the ocean, in the air, and in space.
Salvaging The Land Of Plenty
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Author : Jennifer Seymour Whitaker
language : en
Publisher: William Morrow
Release Date : 1994
Salvaging The Land Of Plenty written by Jennifer Seymour Whitaker and has been published by William Morrow this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Business & Economics categories.
Essential reading for anyone concerned about the environment, this seminal book explores the clear and present dangers of the massive fallout from production and consumption, and dramatizes how the American infatuation with commerce and progress threatens to make our world unlivable.
Landfill Disposal Of Hazardous Wastes
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Author : Timothy Fields
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
Landfill Disposal Of Hazardous Wastes written by Timothy Fields and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Factory and trade waste categories.