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Outsmart Waste
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Outsmart Waste

The Modern Idea of Garbage and How to Think Our Way Out of It

Berrett-Koehler, 2014 подробнее...


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Innovative
  • Applicable

Recommendation

When it comes to garbage, Earth is in a heap of trouble. People stuff overcrowded landfills with plastic and other synthetic materials that stick around for years. They clog the oceans with acres of floating debris that harm the aquatic population. And consumers happily embrace the disposable lifestyle. Earth is up to its neck in waste – a predicament that will only worsen unless society changes its attitudes, and people change their behaviors and habits. Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of a global recycling corporation, thoughtfully analyzes the multiple dimensions of waste accumulation and offers sensible, challenging solutions. You may not be quite ready to compost at home, but getAbstract guarantees you’ll think twice about the candy wrappers, paper cups and plastic bags you take for granted. Don’t throw away this excellent learning opportunity.

Take-Aways

  • People throw away 1.2 to two billion tons of food every year.
  • Waste management begins by reducing consumption.
  • The introduction of oil-based synthetic materials 100 years ago led to the modern-day trash problem.

About the Author

Tom Szaky is the founder and CEO of TerraCycle, a global recycling corporation.


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