This ground-breaking text looks at the ways of integrating sustainability aspects into science and engineering. In providing an all-round sustainability education, it teaches students within engineering and environmental science the implications of their decisions on the environment. Taking a life cycle approach to address economic, environmental and social issues, the book presents a series of practical case studies drawn from a range of industrial sectors, including water, energy, waste,...
…an accessible treatment of this crucial area… (Materials World, May 2003) In light of new regulations in the EU, America, and Japan, polymer producers have been forced to recycle. This book provides discussion on the impact of reusing polymers such as plastic and rubber on the environment. Timely information on the environmental impact of polymer recycling Each chapter contains relevant sample questions and answers Contains chapters on the economics and legislation of recycling, and on LCA...
