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Material Value : More Sustainable, Less Wasteful Manufacturing of Everything from Cell Phones to Cleaning Products by Julia L. F. Goldstein (2019, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBebo Press
ISBN-10099959561X
ISBN-139780999595619
eBay Product ID (ePID)13038691000
Product Key Features
Publication Year2019
Book TitleMaterial Value : More Sustainable, Less Wasteful Manufacturing of Everything from Cell Phones to Cleaning Products
TopicGeneral
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Business & Economics
AuthorJulia L. F. Goldstein
FormatTrade Paperback
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2019-901489
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal670.286
SynopsisCreative Solutions from Smart Businesses Are you concerned about plastic waste and its effect on public health and the environment? You're not alone. Read Material Value to learn about the challenges facing the manufacturing world and how to make choices that are less wasteful and less harmful to people and the environment. Discover: How metals and plastics are made and what happens when they are recycled The challenges that manufacturers face when trying to make their facilities and products less toxic and less wasteful How manufacturers can extract the value of materials while doing less damage to human health and the environment How smart companies are embracing the triple bottom line--profit, people, planet--to make manufacturing safer and more efficient Why some big corporations painted as evildoers deserve a second look Get the inside scoop from: A business owner recycling scrap from airplane manufacturing A former geologist running a chain of donut shops Two entrepreneurs committed to improving e-waste processing An executive promoting social and environmental responsibility at a major electronics company A chemist developing safer cleaning products "Meticulous editing and a succinct style... Exemplary for its balanced and reasonable viewpoint, the text deserves to be classified as a reference tool for countless professionals." --Publishers Weekly, BookLife Prize "This book is an antidote to a world too dominated by extreme opinions: it is a detailed, balanced and fascinating account of how we can make the modern material world more sustainable." --Mark Miodownik, author of Stuff Matters and Liquid "If you want to take informed actions to support a better world, read this book."--Anne Janzer, author of Subscription Marketing and Writing to Be Understood The challenges are huge, and the answers are not always obvious, but Material Value shares a message of cautious optimism. Smart and creative entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives from companies large and small are working on solutions and individuals can help them succeed. If you care about making the material world more sustainable and want to learn more, read Material Value to discover the true value of materials and how we as a society can use them more wisely., Have you wondered why gold is so expensive or why so little plastic packaging is recycled? This highly readable book with a unique perspective on environmental sustainability answers these questions and more. Readers will learn: How metals and plastics are made and what happens when they are recycled The challenges that manufacturers face when trying to make their facilities and products less toxic and less wasteful How manufacturers can extract the value of materials while doing less damage to human health and the environment The role of individuals, agencies, and governments in improving the use and reuse of materials How regulations can stifle or promote innovation How smart companies are embracing the triple bottom line--profit, people, planet--to yield creative solutions that make manufacturing safer and less wasteful Why some big corporations painted as evildoers deserve a second look. How reporting standards are making it easier to get a full picture of a company's environmental footprint The author explains concepts clearly and concisely through compelling examples and personal stories. Hear the journeys of: A business owner recycling scrap from airplane manufacturing A former geologist running a chain of donut shops Two entrepreneurs committed to improving e-waste processing An executive promoting social and environmental responsibility at a major electronics company A chemist developing safer cleaning products Consultants helping businesses embrace practices that save resources and money Other business professionals devoted to making the world a better place Concerned citizens with or without a background in manufacturing or business will find surprising answers to the questions facing companies as they work toward making better use and reuse of materials. Readers will come away with a new awareness of the steps they can take to help the business world succeed in making manufacturing more sustainable and less wasteful.
LC Classification NumberTS155.7
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