Overview
* 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.
Full Product Details
Author: Adisa Azapagic (University of Surrey, Guildford, UK) ,
Alan Emsley (University of Surrey, Guildford, UK) ,
Ian Hamerton (University of Surrey, Guildford, UK)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 19.10cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 0.482kg
ISBN: 9780471877417
ISBN 10: 0471877417
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 14 February 2003
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
...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) ...an excellent textbook. All universities and colleges should have a copy... (Materials World, 11 November 2003) ...could be viewed as a 'life-guide' to polymeric materials... (Polymer International, Vol 53(2), Feb 2004) ...clearly illustrates the case...an invaluable constant reminder...an invaluable read for those wishing to make a difference... (Environment International, Vol 29, 2004) ...no hesitation in recommending this book to anyone...represents exceptionally good value for money... (Journal of Materials Technology, Vol 19(1), Spring 2004
...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) ...an excellent textbook. All universities and colleges should have a copy... (Materials World, 11 November 2003) ...could be viewed as a a life--guidea to polymeric materials... (Polymer International, Vol 53(2), Feb 2004) ...clearly illustrates the case...an invaluable constant reminder...an invaluable read for those wishing to make a difference... (Environment International, Vol 29, 2004) ...no hesitation in recommending this book to anyone...represents exceptionally good value for money... (Journal of Materials Technology, Vol 19(1), Spring 2004
...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) ...an excellent textbook. All universities and colleges should have a copy... (Materials World, 11 November 2003) ...could be viewed as a 'life-guide' to polymeric materials... (Polymer International, Vol 53(2), Feb 2004) ...clearly illustrates the case...an invaluable constant reminder...an invaluable read for those wishing to make a difference... (Environment International, Vol 29, 2004) ...no hesitation in recommending this book to anyone...represents exceptionally good value for money... (Journal of Materials Technology, Vol 19(1), Spring 2004
Author Information
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 Technológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), Mexico City.
