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

By: Material type: TextTextEdition: First editionDescription: vii, 230 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780999595619 (paperback)
  • 099959561X (paperback)
  • 9780999595626
  • 0999595628
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 670 GOL
Summary: Material Value is organized in four parts. Part I sets the stage with a discussion of chemicals and toxins, the responsibilities of businesses to be transparent, and the challenge of resource reduction. Part II explains how engineered materials, specifically plastics and metals, are made, providing both historic and forward-looking information. Part III delves into manufacturing methods and explains why some are more environmentally friendly than others. Part IV looks at steps that companies and individuals can take and discusses the effect of various incentives, from taxes and bans to green business certifications. Interviews with inspiring business professionals are sprinkled throughout the chapters to illustrate the concepts with examples and personal stories.
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode
Non Fiction MVS Library Main room-Teen/Adult B- Nonfiction (Teen/Adult) 670 GOL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 4009336

Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-215) and index

Material Value is organized in four parts. Part I sets the stage with a discussion of chemicals and toxins, the responsibilities of businesses to be transparent, and the challenge of resource reduction. Part II explains how engineered materials, specifically plastics and metals, are made, providing both historic and forward-looking information. Part III delves into manufacturing methods and explains why some are more environmentally friendly than others. Part IV looks at steps that companies and individuals can take and discusses the effect of various incentives, from taxes and bans to green business certifications. Interviews with inspiring business professionals are sprinkled throughout the chapters to illustrate the concepts with examples and personal stories.

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