Waste
Kate O′Neill
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Waste
by Kate O′Neill
Published
2019
Publisher
Polity Press
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9780745687407
Description
"Waste is one of the planet's last great resource frontiers. From furniture made from up-cycled wood to gold extracted from computer circuit boards, artisans and multinational corporations alike are finding ways to profit from waste while diverting materials from overcrowded landfills. Yet beyond these benefits, this 'new' resource still poses serious risks to human health and the environment. In this unique book, Kate O'Neill traces the emergence of the global political economy of wastes over the past two decades. She explains how the emergence of waste governance initiatives and mechanisms can help us deal with both the risks and the opportunities associated with the hundreds of millions - possibly billions - of tons of waste we generate each year"--
Subjects
Farmstead sewage and refuse disposal
Farmstead sewage and refuse disposal
Town scavenging and refuse disposal
Selected bibliography on garbage and refuse disposal
Garbage and refuse disposal for small municipalities (including a suggested ordinance)
Further studies of European methods of street cleaning and refuse disposal
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Waste?
This edition of Waste has approximately 240 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Waste?
For most readers, Waste typically takes between 5h 0m and 3h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 60,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Waste?
The estimated word count for Waste is approximately 60,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Waste?
Waste was written by Kate O′Neill.
When was Waste published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.