Bibliograph

Waste, Kate O'Neill

Type

Label

Waste, Kate O'Neill

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Waste

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1079410568

Responsibility statement

Kate O'Neill

Series statement

Resources series

Summary

"Waste is one of the planet's last great resource frontiers. From furniture made from up-cycled wood to gold extracted from computer circuit boards, artisans and multinational corporations alike are finding ways to profit from waste while diverting materials from overcrowded landfills. Yet beyond these benefits, this 'new' resource still poses serious risks to human health and the environment. In this unique book, Kate O'Neill traces the emergence of the global political economy of wastes over the past two decades. She explains how the emergence of waste governance initiatives and mechanisms can help us deal with both the risks and the opportunities associated with the hundreds of millions - possibly billions - of tons of waste we generate each year"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The global political economy of waste -- Understanding wastes -- Waste work -- Discarded electronics -- Food waste -- Plastic scrap

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