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CONTENTS

Preface xiii

Part 1 Why Solid Waste Reduction?

Chapter 1 Definition of Solid Waste Analysis and Minimization 3

1.1 Introduction 3

1.2 Definitions 5

1.3 The Hierarchy of Solid Waste Management 9
1.4 The Three Rs and the Two Es 10
1.5 The Systems Approach for Waste Minimization 12

1.6 Summary 18

Chapter 2 Background and Fundamentals of Solid Waste Analysis and Minimization 21

2.1 Introduction 21

2.2 A Brief History of Solid Waste Management 22
2.3 Environmental Laws and Regulations 28

2.4 Solid Waste Generation around the World 33
2.5 An Overview of Environmental Concerns 39
2.6 Industrial Ecology and Solid Waste Exchanges 44

2.7 Life Cycle Assessment 49

2.8 Fundamentals of Recycling Processes 53
2.9 Common Problems and the Human Factors of Recycling Systems 58

2.10 Related Research 61
2.11 Summary 73

Chapter 3 Benefits of Solid Waste Management and Minimization 75

3.1 Introduction 75

3.2 Environmental Benefits 76
3.3 Economic Benefits 78

3.4 Corporate Image Benefits 80
3.5 Personal and Social Benefits 80

3.6 Summary 80