Household Waste. Issues and Opportunities [microform] / Andy Knaus and Others
- Bib ID:
- 5511136
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Knaus, Andy
- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1989
- 36 p.
- ISBN:
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- 9780937345061
- 0937345067
- Summary:
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The purpose of this booklet is to provide citizens with information about household waste and to indicate how they can contribute to its reduction. Information indicates how each individual can reduce waste by adopting new habits, making informed choices, and becoming involved in community action. Discussed are: (1) specific issues of general and household waste; (2) roles the individual can play in waste reduction; (3) roles the community can play; (4) specific innovative programs; and (5) legislative initiatives at the state and federal levels. Specific guidelines for action are detailed. Organizations and agencies involved in these issues, and selected readings are listed. Lists 39 references. (CW)
- Notes:
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- Availability: CONCERN, Inc., 1794 Columbia Road, N.W., Washington, DC 20009 (contact for prices).
- ERIC Note: For a related document, see SE 051 135. Publication was supported by the Hillsdale Fund and the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Concern, Inc., Washington, DC
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1989
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