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Item Details
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WASTE
A HANDBOOK FOR MANAGEMENT |
| By: |
Trevor M. Letcher (Editor), Daniel Vallero (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| List price:
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£69.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0123814758 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780123814753 |
| Publisher: |
ELSEVIER SCIENCE PUBLISHING CO INC |
| Pub. date: |
8 February, 2011 |
| Pages: |
604 |
| Description: |
Gives the coverage of waste in our society. This book examines a range of waste streams, including: household waste (compostable material, paper, glass, textiles, household chemicals, plastic, water, and e-waste); societal waste (ocean, military, and space); and the future of landfills and incinerators. |
| Synopsis: |
Waste: A Handbook for Management gives the broadest, most complete coverage of waste in our society. The book examines a wide range of waste streams, including: Household waste (compostable material, paper, glass, textiles, household chemicals, plastic, water, and e-waste)Industrial waste (metals, building materials, tires, medical, batteries, hazardous mining, and nuclear)Societal waste (ocean, military, and space) The future of landfills and incinerators Covering all the issues related to waste in one volume helps lead to comparisons, synergistic solutions, and a more informed society. In addition, the book offers the best ways of managing waste problems through recycling, incineration, landfill and other processes. |
| Illustrations: |
Approx. 100 illustrations (32 in full color); Illustrations, unspecified |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Academic Press Inc |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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