Waste Prevention, Recycling and Composting Options

Download or read book Waste Prevention, Recycling and Composting Options written by Brenda Platt and published by . This book was released on 1999-02 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report analyzes the actual operating experience of 30 diverse communities -- some with high materials recovery rates, others with model waste reduction initiatives -- and draws lessons for communities wanting to strengthen their own programs. Most of the data presented in this report come from in-depth case studies of these 30 communities written by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. The 30 communities range from rural towns of 2,000 people to metropolitan areas approaching 2 million people. Includes dozens of charts and tables. Also includes a 24-page report, "Waste Prevention Pays Off: Companies Cut Waste in the Workplace."