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Author |
: Tom Szaky |
Publisher |
: Berrett-Koehler Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 169 |
Release |
: 2014-01-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781626560253 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1626560250 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Synopsis Outsmart Waste by : Tom Szaky
Ever-expanding landfills, ocean gyres filled with floating plastic mush, endangered wildlife. Our garbage has become a massive and exponentially growing problem in modern society. Eco-entrepreneur Tom Szaky explores why this crisis exists and explains how can we solve it by eliminating the very idea of garbage. To outsmart waste, he says, we first have to understand it, then change how we create it, and finally rethink what we do with it. By mimicking nature and focusing on the value inherent in our by-products, we can transform the waste we can't avoid creating from useless trash to a useful resource. Szaky demonstrates that there is value in every kind of garbage, from used chewing gum to juice pouches to cigarette butts. After reading this mind-expanding book, you will never think about garbage the same way again.
Author |
: Tom Szaky |
Publisher |
: Berrett-Koehler Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 321 |
Release |
: 2019-02-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781523095513 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1523095512 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Future of Packaging by : Tom Szaky
Outstanding Book of the Year gold medalist and “Most Likely to Save the Planet” from the Independent Book Publisher Awards. Tom Szaky sets out to do the impossible – eliminate all waste. This book paints a future of a “circular economy” that relies on responsible reuse and recycling to propel the world towards eradicating overconsumption and waste. Only 35 percent of the 240 million metric tons of waste generated in the United States alone gets recycled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. This extraordinary collection shows how manufacturers can move from a one-way take-make-waste economy that is burying the world in waste to a circular, make-use-recycle economy. Steered by Tom Szaky, recycling pioneer, eco-capitalist, and founder and CEO of TerraCycle, each chapter is coauthored by an expert in his or her field. From the distinct perspectives of government leaders, consumer packaged goods companies, waste management firms, and more, the book explores current issues of production and consumption, practical steps for improving packaging and reducing waste today, and big ideas and concepts that can be carried forward. Intended to help every business from a small start-up to a large established consumer product company, this book serves as a source of knowledge and inspiration. The message from these pioneers is not to scale back but to innovate upward. They offer nothing less than a guide to designing ourselves out of waste and into abundance.
Author |
: Tom Szaky |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 212 |
Release |
: 2009 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1591842506 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781591842507 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Synopsis Revolution in a Bottle by : Tom Szaky
While a freshman at Princeton, Tom Szaky co-founded a company that recycles garbage into worm poop, liquifies it, then packages it in used soda bottles, creating TerraCycle Plant Food. Five years later, this all-natural, highly effective fertiliser is available in more than 3000 locations. Not just a thrilling entrepreneurial success story, Szaky argues for a new approach to business, in which every business should aspire to be good for people, the environment and profits. He shows how the first two goals can help the third. This book is printed on 100% recycled paper.
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: Elsevier |
Total Pages |
: 4061 |
Release |
: 2024-08-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780323939416 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0323939414 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (16 Downloads) |
Synopsis Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment by :
Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Four Volume Set comprehensively covers all renewable energy resources, including wind, solar, hydro, biomass, geothermal energy, and nuclear power, to name a few. In addition to covering the breadth of renewable energy resources at a fundamental level, this encyclopedia delves into the utilization and ideal applications of each resource and assesses them from environmental, economic, and policy standpoints. This book will serve as an ideal introduction to any renewable energy source for students, while also allowing them to learn about a topic in more depth and explore related topics, all in a single resource.Instructors, researchers, and industry professionals will also benefit from this comprehensive reference. - Covers all renewable energy technologies in one comprehensive resource - Details renewable energies' processes, from production to utilization in a single encyclopedia - Organizes topics into concise, consistently formatted chapters, perfect for readers who are new to the field - Assesses economic challenges faced to implement each type of renewable energy - Addresses the challenges of replacing fossil fuels with renewables and covers the environmental impacts of each renewable energy
Author |
: Stanislaw Lubienski |
Publisher |
: MacLehose Press |
Total Pages |
: 218 |
Release |
: 2022-10-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781529418873 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1529418879 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Synopsis What We Leave Behind by : Stanislaw Lubienski
"Everything looked perfect. Sand - unique Baltic sand, the best in the world - and the calm sea. But wait. Something was amiss. Something was wrong" It starts with a day at the beach. A single white sock that somehow spoils everything. It's enough to send writer and ornithologist Stanislaw Lubienski on a quest to understand what we throw away, where it goes and whether it will be our legacy. By analysing items he unearths on his trips into nature - a plastic bottle, a tube of Russian penis-enlargement cream, a cigarette butt, an empty aerosol can - tracing their origins and explaining the harm they can do, he shows how consumer society has developed out of control, to the point of environmental catastrophe. He also looks with a birdwatcher's eye at how various animals have come to adapt to and even rely on our rubbish, and interrogates the cultural significance of waste and the origins of our throw-away lifestyles. Finally, he adds a personal touch by examining his own "environmental neurosis" and by going out with refuse crews to watch them work. While Lubienski never hectors his readers, nor shames them, his clear-eyed, persuasive and humble polemic reminds us what we, as individuals, can and cannot do to address an apocalyptic issue while there's still something worth saving. Translated from the Polish by Zosia Krasodomska-Jones
Author |
: Stuart A. Kallen |
Publisher |
: Twenty-First Century Books |
Total Pages |
: 108 |
Release |
: 2018 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781512413144 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1512413143 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Synopsis Trashing the Planet by : Stuart A. Kallen
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.
Author |
: Alex Souchen |
Publisher |
: UBC Press |
Total Pages |
: 302 |
Release |
: 2020-04-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780774862950 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0774862955 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Synopsis War Junk by : Alex Souchen
During the Second World War, Canadian factories produced mountains of munitions and supplies, including some 800 ships, 16,000 aircraft, 800,000 vehicles, and over 4.6 billion rounds of ammunition and artillery shells. Although they were crucial to winning the war, these assets turned into peacetime liabilities when hostilities ended in 1945. Drawing on comprehensive archival research, Alex Souchen provides a definitive account of the disposal crisis triggered by Allied victory and shows how policymakers implemented a disposal strategy that facilitated postwar reconstruction. Canadians responded to the unprecedented divestment of public property by reusing and recycling military surpluses to improve their postwar lives. War Junk recounts the complex political, economic, social, and environmental legacies of munitions disposal in Canada by revealing how the tools of war became integral to the making of postwar Canada.
Author |
: Pietro De Giovanni |
Publisher |
: Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages |
: 159 |
Release |
: 2023-03-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781000862393 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1000862399 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Synopsis Strategies for the Circular Economy by : Pietro De Giovanni
This book illustrates two approaches for firms to shape successful circular strategies, namely, the Circular Economy and Circular Districts. The former considers firms’ challenges when turning theoretical circular models into practice. Thus, it discusses the opportunities and difficulties in reshaping corporate strategies by reflecting on circular economy principles. The latter approach plays a new role within the new economy systems and this book conceptualizes and operationalizes its definition. The circular district can represent an effective way to accelerate the energy transition process by developing industrial collaborations and exploiting technology synergies to enhance circularity and achieve economic, environmental, and social targets. The book highlights how firms should adjust their strategic thinking, redesign their network of relationships, and reconsider the value creation process when the circular economy is a concrete option. Furthermore, it examines the evolution from circular economy to circular districts by revealing the motivations that push firms and supply chains to redesign their strategies by considering the perspective of a circular district. The book ends by analyzing business experiences in these two areas and proposes advancements for both the scientific community and the business world. The book offers a blend of theoretical frameworks and practical applications and will be of particular interest to scholars in the fields of sustainable operations, closed-loop supply chain, green supply chain management, and circular supply chains. Also, the operationalization of the concept of circular districts, offers a genuine and original theoretical contribution, thus targeting students from Executive programs, MBA programs, and PhD programs. The book will also attract managers, practitioners and professionals interested in real-world cases and experiences as well as practical developments in the domain.
Author |
: Anja Manuel |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 384 |
Release |
: 2017-03-21 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781501121982 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1501121987 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Synopsis This Brave New World by : Anja Manuel
"In the next decade and a half, China and India will become two of the world's indispensable powers--whether they rise peacefully or not. During that time, Asia will surpass the combined strength of North America and Europe in economic might, population size, and military spending. Both India and China will have vetoes over many international decisions, from climate change to global trade, human rights, and business standards. From her front row view of this colossal shift, first at the State Department and now as an advisor to American business leaders, Anja Manuel escorts the reader on an intimate tour of the corridors of power in Delhi and Beijing. Her encounters with political and business leaders reveal how each country's history and politics influences their conduct today. Through vibrant stories, she reveals how each country is working to surmount enormous challenges--from the crushing poverty of Indian slum dwellers and Chinese factory workers, to outrageous corruption scandals, rotting rivers, unbreathable air, and managing their citizens' discontent. We wring our hands about China, Manuel writes, while we underestimate India, which will be the most important country outside the West to shape China's rise. Manuel shows us that a different path is possible--we can bring China and India along as partners rather than alienating one or both, and thus extend our own leadership in the world"--
Author |
: John R. Baldwin |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 391 |
Release |
: 2014-02-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781444332360 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1444332368 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Intercultural Communication for Everyday Life by : John R. Baldwin
Written for students studying intercultural communication for the first time, this textbook gives a thorough introduction to inter- and cross-cultural concepts with a focus on practical application and social action. Provides a thorough introduction to inter- and cross-cultural concepts for beginning students with a focus on practical application and social action Defines “communication” broadly using authors from a variety of sub disciplines and incorporating scientific, humanistic, and critical theory Constructs a complex version of culture using examples from around the world that represent a variety of differences, including age, sex, race, religion, and sexual orientation Promotes civic engagement with cues toward individual intercultural effectiveness and giving back to the community in socially relevant ways Weaves pedagogy throughout the text with student-centered examples, text boxes, applications, critical thinking questions, a glossary of key terms, and online resources for students and instructors Online resources for students and instructors available upon publication at www.wiley.com/go/baldwin