Publisher's Synopsis
When you need to contact activists in the recycling community, this directory provides comprehensive coverage of 3000 United States recycling organizations, agencies, service companies, publications and videotapes, and other sources of information. Besides offering full contact information for organizations related to recycling, this biennial guide includes extensive essays on establishing recycling programmes at the office, at home, at work, or in communities.;The directory begins by describing recycling methods and approaches, offering original how-to articles and case studies that provide examples of successful recycling programmes on both a large and small scale. More than 40 essays cover such topics as materials, technology, reduction, and reuse. They illustrate how the challenges facing the industry have been solved by various institutions. In addition there is an overview of recycling in the United States with applicable state and federal laws.;Further information includes contact and descriptive information on organizations that are concerned with policies, programmes, and implications of recycling programmes throughout the United States. The companies and services covered are geographically arranged so users can easily locate firms in their own areas offering materials and products that will help make recycling programmes successful. A special chapter on companies that perform recycling services lists their certifications, specialities, restrictions, and clients.;An appendix offers descriptions and contact information on products and manufacturers that have earned the Green Cross Certificate (for products made from postconsumer waste or other recycled materials). Recycling related terms are defined in a helpful glossary, and bibliographic information is also included.;This directory is also available on compact disc and magnetic tape.
