Recycling

Bill Addis. Building with Reclaimed Components and Materials: A Design Handbook for Reuse and Recycling, Earthscan Publications, 2006, 1844072746, -Expert advice on reuse and recycling in building construction is urgently needed. Using existing resources in a More Information or Buy Now from Amazon responsible way is central to this design guide. A very welcome addition to the literature." --Tom Woolley, Professor of Architecture, Queens University Belfast, and author of the acclaimed "Green Building Handbook"* Authoritative, accessible and much-needed, this book highlights opportunities for using reclaimed materials element by element and exemplifies the theory with international case studies and practical adviceGreen and sustainable design is growing in prominence and popularity. National governments are active in promoting recycling and reducing the amount of waste going to landfill. This guide addresses the opportunities at the design stage of a project for minimizing the generation of waste by the use of recycled components and materials in buildings. It reviews current experience of designing with recycling in mind, the processes by which components and material can be reclaimed, and the opportunities for specifying them in construction work. More Information or Buy Now from Amazon

Anna Engelhardt. How to Run a Community Recycling Center, Books for Business, 2002, 0894991523, - This guide is directed mainly to environmental clubs and organizations, scouts, church groups, schools, service clubs and individuals who wish to earn some extra cash while performing a vital community service.In the pages of this guide, you will find an array of operational options for recycling centers, techniques for marketing and handling recyclables, and suggestions for making your project competitive and successful. Recycling projects can be and have been successful. You too can help rid of portion of our society of its throwaway mentality if you are determined to implement different recycling options as needs and opportunities arise.There is no one model way of running a recycling project. More Information or Buy Now from Amazon

Peter Harper and Louise Halestrap. Lifting the Lid: An Ecological Approach to Toilet Systems, Centre for Alternative Technology Publications, 1999, 1898049793, -This book examines alternatives to the flush toilet, how to manage your household's output of sewage, conserve water, and turn a potential pollutant into a nutrient for use in improving the environment. Includes chapters on the biology of breakdown, how to choose a composting toilet, maximizing septic tanks, utilizing greywater in the garden, and designing twin-vault toilets. More Information or Buy Now from Amazon

Daniel Imhoff and Roberto Carra. Paper or Plastic: Searching for Solutions to an Overpackaged World, Sierra Book Clubs, US, 2005, 1578051177, - The deceptively simple supermarket choice echoed in the title of this timely book looms large in a Western consumer society that is clearly on a collision course with the planet's life-support systems. Do we clearcut forests, process pulp, and bleach it with chlorine to make paper bags? Or do we make a pact with demon hydrocarbon, refining ancient sunlight into handy plastics? About half the total volume of America's municipal solid waste is packaging-at least 300 pounds per person each year-and the "upstream" costs in energy and resources used to make packaging are even More Information or Buy Now from Amazon alarming. In this fascinating look at the world of packaging, writer Daniel Imhoff and photographer/designer Roberto Carra give consumers, product designers, and policymakers the information we need to take steps toward a More Information or Buy Now from Amazon sustainable future. More Information or Buy Now from Amazon

Duncan McCorquodale (ed). Recycle: The Essential Guide, Black Dog Publishing, 2006, 1904772366,- Recycle The Essential Guide is the indispensable handbook to recycling today. With vibrant visuals and a clear, accessible layout, the book is an invaluable resource that tackles everything from the urgency of resource depletion on a global scale to what the individual reader can do to reduce waste in their own home. Beginning with a witty, thought provoking introduction by renowned journalist, Lucy Siegle, Recycle includes detailed sections on recyclable materials and what the individual reader can do to facilitate the recycling process. Case studies from all over the world pay tribute to exceptionally successful or innovative approaches to recycling and a consumer directory of eco designers proves that ethical living and trendiness don't necessarily contradict each other. More Information or Buy Now from Amazon

William McDonough and Michael Braungart. Cradle to cradle: remaking the way we make things, Rodale Books, US, 2003, 0865475873, - Environmentalists are normally the last people to be called shortsighted, yet that's essentially what architect McDonough and chemist Braungart contend in this clarion call for a new kind of ecological consciousness. The authors are partners in an industrial design firm that devises environmentally sound buildings, equipment and products. They argue that conventional, expensive eco-efficiency measures things like recycling or emissions reduction are inadequate for protecting the long-term health of the planet. Our industrial products are simply not designed with environmental safety in mind; there's no way to reclaim the natural resources they use or fully prevent ecosystem damage, and mitigating the damage is at best a stop-gap measure. What the authors propose in this clear, accessible manifesto is a new approach they've dubbed "eco-effectiveness": designing from the ground up for both eco-safety and cost efficiency More Information or Buy Now from Amazon

Pauline Pears. All About Compost: Recycling Household and Garden Waste, Search Press, 3rd revised edition, 1999, 0855328681, -Fully updated and revised, this new edition explains how to make, and make the best of, compost by recycling household and garden waste. The book reveals how to grow plants that are strong and healthy; how to produce beautiful fruit, vegetables, and flowers; and how to nurture both patio and house plants. It also guides gardeners through all the stages, from why one should compost, what one can compost, and how to build a simple heap to how to use compost, supplement compost with green manures, and retain water. Beautifully illustrated with step-by-step photographs and illustrations throughout, the pages are packed with practical advice and helpful information. More Information or Buy Now from Amazon

Heather Rogers. Gone Tomorrow: The Hidden Life of Garbage, The New Press, US, 2006, 1595581200, -A sobering exploration of our high-octane trash output that was named an Editor's Choice by theNew York Timesand a nonfiction choice byThe Guardian. Eat a take-out meal, buy a pair of shoes, or read a newspaper, and you're soon faced with a bewildering amount of garbage. The United States is the planet's number-one producer of trash. Each American throws out 4.5 pounds daily. But garbage is also a global problem; the Pacific Ocean is today six times More Information or Buy Now from Amazon abundant with plastic waste than zooplankton. How did we end up with this much rubbish, and where does it all go? Journalist and filmmaker Heather Rogers answers these questions by taking readers on a grisly, oddly fascinating tour through the underworld of garbage. Said to "read like a thriller" (Library Journal),Gone Tomorrow More Information or Buy Now from Amazon

Elizabeth Royte. Garbage Land: On the Secret Trail of Trash, Black Bay Books, US, 2006, 031615461X,

Nicky Scott. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! An Easy Household Book, Green Books, 2004, 1903998409,-What do you do with your old mobile phone? Where can you take your old medicines? Which plastic is recyclable? What happens to the stuff you recycle? This easy-to-use guide has the answers to all your recycling questions. Use its A-Z listing of everyday household items to see how you can recycle most of your unwanted things, do your bit for the planet, and maybe make a bit of money while you?re at it. Did you know that: Around 60% of your rubbish can be recycled?but only 11% is recycled (half is sent to landfill) More Information or Buy Now from Amazon

Sam Sherrill. Harvesting Urban Timber: A Complete Guide, Linden Publishing Co Inc, US, 2003, 0941936716, -Three to four billion board feet of potential lumber is being fed either directly or indirectly into landfills throughout the United States each year. This book explains the importance of harvesting urban trees and how to do so. Case studies illustrate how some cities and counties have reduced waste through the use of urban timber for various projects. Explained in detail are felling, safety, converting trees to sawn lumber, how to hire a sawyer, how to season the wood, sawing for figure, and what types of trees are worth harvesting. Also described are the various uses for the timber, including use by the home craftsman or to build park benches or bumper strips. Each alternative use is illustrated through case studies of several municipalities and their respective programs of urban timber utilization. More Information or Buy Now from Amazon

Mayling Simpson-Hebert, Aleksandra Mitrovic, Gradamir Zajic. A Paper Life: Belgrade’s Roma in the Underworld of Waste Scavenging and Recycling, WEDC, 2005, 1843800888, More Information or Buy Now from Amazon

Kathy Stein. Beyond Recycling: A Re-User’s Guide: 336 Practical Tips, Save Money and Protect the Environment, Clear Light Publishers, 1997, 0940666928, - Kathy Stein's convenient guide describes 336 simple, practical ways to re-use 70 types of common products -- most of them not recyclable and currently adding to our already overflowing landfills. This book also helps readers locate businesses and non-profit organizations that re-use a wide range of products, as well as outlets for re-usable products. Beyond Recycling offers specifics on dozens of ways for consumers to save money, including new uses for old products, low-cost alternatives to disposables, and tips on maintaining appliances, vehicles, computers, and furnishings. A guide for the nineties, Beyond Recycling shows how to save money through common-sense choices that contribute to a sustainable lifestyle. More Information or Buy Now from Amazon

Sim van der Ryn. The Toilet Papers: Recycling Waste and Conserving Water, Chelsea Green Pub Co, 2nd revised edition, 2000, 1890132586, - A classic is back in print! One of the favorite books of 1970s back-to-the-landers, The Toilet Papers is an informative, inspiring, and irreverent look at how people have dealt with their wastes through the centuries. In a historical survey, Van der Ryn provides the basic facts concerning human wastes, and describes safe designs for toilets that reduce water consumption and avert the necessity for expensive and unreliable treatment systems. The Toilet Papers provides do-it-yourself plans for a basic compost privy and a variety of graywater systems. More Information or Buy Now from Amazon

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