Encompassing changes that have taken place since the book first appeared in1990, this edition examines resource use, pollution, solid waste, landfills, reduction and reuse, recovery and incineration, composting, recycling of various materials, degradable packaging, legislation, and environmental issues and packaging design. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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.