ABSTRACT

The leading book on packaging and the environment-now expanded and updated This is a detailed examination and objective analysis of all aspects of environmental problems related to packaging: resource depletion, pollution, solid waste management, recycling, degradability, package design considerations, and legislation. The author is a leading authority on the subject. The presentation is well documented and non-partisan. This new edition is expanded and completely updated.

chapter 1|8 pages

III Introduction

chapter 2|25 pages

III Resource Use

chapter 3|26 pages

III Pollution

chapter 4|7 pages

III Solid Waste

chapter 5|10 pages

III Landfills

chapter 6|8 pages

III Waste Reduction and Reuse

chapter 7|23 pages

III Resource Recovery and Incineration

chapter 8|7 pages

Ill Composting

chapter 9|14 pages

Ill Overview of Recycling

chapter 10|12 pages

III Recycling of Metals

chapter 11|7 pages

III Recycling of Glass

chapter 12|12 pages

Ill Recycling of Paper

chapter 13|30 pages

Ill Recycling of Plastics

chapter 14|13 pages

Ill Degradable Packaging