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Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationships, 8/e
Eldon Enger, Delta College
Bradley F. Smith, Western Washington University
Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Chapter Outline


Introduction

The Disposable Decades

The Nature of the Problem

Methods of Waste Disposal

    Landfilling

Environmental Close-Up: Resins Used in Consumer Packaging

    Incineration

    Composting

    Source Reduction

    Recycling

Environmental Close-Up: What You Can Do to Reduce Waste and Save Money

Environmental Close-Up: Recycling Is Big Business

Environmental Close-Up: Recyclables Market Basket

Issues & Analysis: Corporate Response to Environmental Concerns








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