
Polymers
The Environment and Sustainable Development
Wiley (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 14. February 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
234 pages
978-0-471-87741-7 (ISBN)
Description
* Timely information on the environmental impact of polymer recycling.
* Ample sample questions and answers in chapters.
* Provides material on the economics and legislation of recycling, and on LCA.
* Examines the advantages and disadvantages of polymer recycling.
Reviews / Votes
"...this book provides a study-aid, yet also a comprehensive and current reference tool." (Rapra Abstracts) "...an accessible treatment of this crucial area..." (Materials World, May 2003) "...Comprising eight very comprehensible chapters..." (Chemistry & Industry, 16 June 2003) "...Strikingly designed and conceived..." (Industry & Environment, Jan-March 2003) "...for any reader wishing a broad introduction to this topic...recommended..." (Choice, September 2003) "...could be viewed as a 'life-guide' to polymeric materials..." (Polymer International, Vol 53(2), Feb 2004) "...an excellent textbook. All universities and colleges should have a copy..." (Materials World, 11 November 2003) "...clearly illustrates the case...an invaluable constant reminder...an invaluable read for those wishing to make a difference..." (Environment International, Vol 29, 2004)More details
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
512 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-87741-7 (9780471877417)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
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05/2003
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Persons
Adisa Azapagic is Professor of Sustainable Engineering. Her research interests and expertise include life cycle modeling and optimization, life cycle assessment, industrial ecology, sustainability indicators, multiple criteria decision analysis and corporate social responsibility. Azapagic is the author of over 130 publications in these areas, including a book on Polymers, the Environment and Sustainable Development also published by Wiley. She is also interested in sustainability education and is a member of the European Federation of Chemical engineering (EFCE) Working Party on Education. She is a UNESCO/TWAIS/ICSU Visiting Scientist at the Instituto Technologico Autonomo de Mexico (ITAM), Mexico City.
Author
University of Surrey, UK
University of Surrey, UK
University of Surrey, UK
Content
The Environment and Sustainable Development: An Integrated Strategy for Polymers.
Polymers in Everyday Use: Principles, Properties and Environmental.
Feeding the Waste Streams: Sources of Polymers in the Environment.
Managing Polymer Waste: Technologies for Separation and Recycling.
Drives and Barriers for Polymer Recycling: Social, Legal and Economic Factors.
Design for the Environment: The Life Cycle Approach.
Environmental Impacts of Recycling.
Future Directions: Towards Sustainable Technology.