Recycling in America

This revised edition updates the first edition with new information on organizations, legal issues, and the latest developments in recycling technology. Providing a thorough chronology of the history of waste and the origins of many currently recycled products, this book also contains biographical sketches of individuals who have profoundly affected the recycling field.

Facts and figures about widely recycled commodities and unusual commodities are also included, as are a listing of state laws and regulations; a directory of state, federal, and private organizations; and a detailed listing of print and electronic resources. Students, educators, environmental groups, and policymakers will find Recycling in America a valuable resource on this timely topic.