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Recycling For Dummies
Sarah Winkler (Author)
9781394159543, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 1 May 2023
400 pages
23.1 x 18.5 x 2.5 cm, 0.544 kg
Learn the facts about recycling and discover the best way to make an impact Recycling is a simple action we can take that has an immediate positive effect. It keeps waste out of landfills, conserves natural resources, prevents pollution, and saves energy. Who wouldn’t want to do this? But recycling isn’t always straightforward. With so many different rules, it can be tough to work out the right thing to do. If you’re worried that you’re not recycling properly, or wondering whether you could be recycling more, this is the book for you. Recycling For Dummies cuts through the confusion around what you can and can’t recycle. This easy-to-follow manual breaks down recycling codes, symbols, and rules in a straightforward way that anyone can understand and apply. You’ll gain insight into the recycling process (where does that stuff go, anyway?) and learn tons of tips on reusing items in your daily life to cut down on waste. It also guides you on how to make smarter choices as a consumer to help preserve the planet for generations to come. Check out this book if you want to make your efforts count and be part of the recycling solution.
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Recycling 5 Chapter 1: Reviewing the Elements of Recycling 7 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Waste 19 Chapter 3: Understanding the Problem with Waste 29 Chapter 4: Making Sense of Recycling 53 Part 2: Grasping Curbside Recycling 77 Chapter 5: Conquering the Basics of Curbside Recycling 79 Chapter 6: Deciphering Curbside Plastic Recycling 103 Chapter 7: Mastering Paper and Cardboard Recycling 133 Chapter 8: Recognizing Recyclable Glass 155 Chapter 9: Identifying Metals and Where to Recycle Them 177 Chapter 10: Making Sense of Multilayer Materials 201 Part 3: Finding Solutions in Specialist Recycling 211 Chapter 11: Starting with Soft Plastics 213 Chapter 12: Composting to Reduce Food Waste 233 Chapter 13: Exploring E-Waste Recycling Solutions 251 Chapter 14: Scouting Other Recycling Programs 275 Part 4: Knowing That Recycling Won’t Save the Planet on Its Own 287 Chapter 15: Changing Our Behaviors for the Sake of Future Generations 289 Chapter 16: Buying Recycled: Supporting Brands Turning Trash into Treasure 303 Chapter 17: Highlighting Other Ways to Get Involved 317 Chapter 18: Considering the Future of Recycling 329 Part 5: The Part of Tens 341 Chapter 19: Ten Recycling Myths Debunked 343 Chapter 20: Ten Things You Thought You Couldn’t Recycle but Can 347 Chapter 21: Ten Things That Don’t Belong in Your Curbside Recycling Bin 353 Appendix: Waste Audit Worksheets 359 Index 363
Subject Areas: Civil engineering, surveying & building [TN]
