This book examines sustainable manufacturing, from the extraction of materials to processing, use and disposal, and argues that significant changes in all of the above are needed for the world to progress toward a more circular economy.
This book examines sustainable manufacturing, from the extraction of materials to processing, use and disposal, and argues that significant changes in all of the above are needed for the world to progress toward a more circular economy.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Julia L Freer Goldstein is the founder of JLFG Communications, a member of 1% for the Planet. Her company works with manufacturers to help them connect business goals, environmental action, and effective communication strategies. She has a background in engineering, journalism, content writing, and teaching. She holds a PhD in Materials Science from UC Berkeley. Julia has over 25 years of experience working in and writing about the semiconductor manufacturing industry. She writes a Sustainability 101 column for 3D InCites, an online publication and membership community serving that industry. Julia's book Material Value is a B.R.A.G Medallion Honoree, finalist in the 2019 San Francisco Writers Contest, and semifinalist for the 2020 Nonfiction BookLife Prize. She is also the author of two other books and many articles in trade and business publications. Paul Foulkes-Arellano is the founder of circular economy consulting business Circuthon® Consulting, where he advises global brands and bioeconomy start-ups. His areas of expertise are raw materials, packaging, apparel, and footwear. His particular focus is NextGen fibers, biomaterials, and novel material development. Paul sits on the advisory boards of alternative fiber producer, ReStalk, and textile upcyclers, Must Had. He is a non-executive director at cellulosic pigments specialist Sparxell. Paul runs two non-profit initiatives: The Circular Footwear Initiative and The Circular Fashion Initiative.
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List of Figures List of Tables Acknowledgements Preface: Why This Book, Why Now Part I: Setting the Stage, Posing the Problem 1. Introduction: Materials and the Circular Economy 2. Chemicals: The Challenge of Removing Toxicants 3. Reining in Excess Waste Part II: The Materials We Use 4. Metals and Mining: Routes to Responsible Practices 5. Wood, Pulp, and Cellulosic Materials: Are They All Leafy Green? 6. Glass: A Brighter, Lighter Future? 7. Plastics: Wonder Materials or Global Disaster? 8. Material Innovations and Future Materials: Can Performance Improvements Make Them Mainstream? Part III: Rethinking the Product Life Cycle 9. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 10. Tackling the E-Waste Monster 11. It Adds Up: 3D Printing and Sustainability Part IV: Practical Considerations to Motivate Change 12. Enforce or Encourage? The Role of Regulations and Certifications 13. The Message You Send: The Value of Transparency and Disclosure 14. Real-World Implementation for Businesses, Governments, and Individuals Conclusion: Looking to the Future Further Reading Index
List of Figures List of Tables Acknowledgements Preface: Why This Book, Why Now Part I: Setting the Stage, Posing the Problem 1. Introduction: Materials and the Circular Economy 2. Chemicals: The Challenge of Removing Toxicants 3. Reining in Excess Waste Part II: The Materials We Use 4. Metals and Mining: Routes to Responsible Practices 5. Wood, Pulp, and Cellulosic Materials: Are They All Leafy Green? 6. Glass: A Brighter, Lighter Future? 7. Plastics: Wonder Materials or Global Disaster? 8. Material Innovations and Future Materials: Can Performance Improvements Make Them Mainstream? Part III: Rethinking the Product Life Cycle 9. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 10. Tackling the E-Waste Monster 11. It Adds Up: 3D Printing and Sustainability Part IV: Practical Considerations to Motivate Change 12. Enforce or Encourage? The Role of Regulations and Certifications 13. The Message You Send: The Value of Transparency and Disclosure 14. Real-World Implementation for Businesses, Governments, and Individuals Conclusion: Looking to the Future Further Reading Index
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