Recycling Lessons Learned
Title | Recycling Lessons Learned PDF eBook |
Author | International City/County Management Association |
Publisher | |
Pages | 100 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN |
The Great Kapok Tree
Title | The Great Kapok Tree PDF eBook |
Author | Lynne Cherry |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Pages | 52 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780152026141 |
The many different animals that live in a great Kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home.
The Great Paper Caper
Title | The Great Paper Caper PDF eBook |
Author | Oliver Jeffers |
Publisher | HarperCollins UK |
Pages | 44 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0007182333 |
Billedbog. When tree branches begin disappearing and paper airplanes are left in their place, the creatures that live in the forest carry out an investigation to find the culprit who has been stealing their homes
Solid Waste Recycling and Processing
Title | Solid Waste Recycling and Processing PDF eBook |
Author | Marc J. Rogoff |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 259 |
Release | 2013-11-18 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 0323221270 |
Solid Waste Recycling and Processing, Second Edition, provides best-practice guidance to solid waste managers and recycling coordinators. The book covers all aspects of solid waste processing, volume reduction, and recycling, encompassing typical recyclable materials (paper, plastics, cans, and organics), construction and demolition debris, electronics, and more. It includes techniques, technologies, and programs to help maximize customer participation rates and revenues, as well as to minimize operating costs. The book is packed with lessons learned by the author during the implementation of the most successful programs worldwide, and includes numerous case studies showing how different systems work in different settings. This book also takes on industry debates such as the merits of curbside-sort versus single-stream recycling and the use of advanced technology in materials recovery facilities. It provides key facts and figures, and brief summaries of legislation in the United States, Europe, and Asia. An extensive glossary demystifies the terminology and acronyms used in different sectors and geographies. The author also explains emerging concepts in recycling such as zero waste, sustainability, LEED certification, and pay-as-you-throw, and places waste management and recycling in wider economic, environmental (sustainability), political, and societal contexts. - Covers single- and mixed-waste streams - Evaluates the technologies and tradeoffs of recycling of materials vs. integrated solutions, including combustion and other transformational options - Covers recycling as part of the bigger picture of solid waste management, processing and disposal
Rally for Recycling
Title | Rally for Recycling PDF eBook |
Author | Lisa Bullard |
Publisher | Millbrook Press ™ |
Pages | 25 |
Release | 2017-08-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1541504909 |
Earth has a trash problem. How can you help? Join Tyler in learning about recycling. Find out what happens to things when they are recycled. Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and more with Tyler and Trina in the Planet Protectors series, part of the Cloverleaf BooksTM collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!
The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle
Title | The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle PDF eBook |
Author | Alison Inches |
Publisher | Little Green Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780606106665 |
A plastic bottle describes its journey from the refinery through a recycling plant, after which it was used as part of a space suit.
4Rs
Title | 4Rs PDF eBook |
Author | Pam Swingle |
Publisher | |
Pages | 232 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Environmental education |
ISBN |